fervor — intense and passionate feeling; great warmth and earnestness of feeling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: intense and passionate feeling; great warmth and earnestness of feeling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrvər/
Korean meaning: 열정, 열의, 광신적인 열렬함
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**버
Example Sentences
- The K-pop fan's fervor was so intense that she learned Korean just to understand the lyrics without subtitles.
- His fervor for collecting vintage guitars eventually turned his garage into a mini museum.
- The students' fervor for the protest surprised even the organizers.
fervor
NOUN//ˈfɜːrvər//
intense and passionate feeling; great warmth and earnestness of feeling
A preacher delivers his sermon with passionate fervor to devoted congregation
The chef's fervor matches his server!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fervor' meaning 'heat' or 'boiling,' derived from the verb 'fervere' meaning 'to boil' or 'to glow.' The word was adopted into Middle English and Old French before entering modern English.
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📝Examples
“The K-pop fan's fervor was so intense that she learned Korean just to understand the lyrics without subtitles.”
“His fervor for collecting vintage guitars eventually turned his garage into a mini museum.”
“The students' fervor for the protest surprised even the organizers.”
“She approached her diet plan with such fervor that she memorized the calorie content of every food item.”
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