English adjective: fervent | |||
1. | fervent characterized by intense emotion | ||
Samples | Ardent love. An ardent lover. A fervent desire to change society. A fervent admirer. Fiery oratory. An impassioned appeal. A torrid love affair. | ||
Synonyms | ardent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid | ||
Similar | passionate | ||
Antonyms | passionless | ||
2. | fervent extremely hot | ||
Samples | The fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systems. Set out...when the fervid heat subsides. | ||
Synonyms | fervid | ||
Similar | hot | ||
Antonyms | cold | ||