adv

fervently

FUR-vuhnt-lee

Fervently (adv) means in a passionate, deeply earnest way. Example: “She fervently hoped the letter would arrive in time.”

adv

In a passionate, deeply earnest way.

"She fervently hoped the letter would arrive in time."

How to Use Fervently

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing or feeling something with intense sincerity.

Common pairings

fervently hope fervently believe pray fervently

more fervently comparative, most fervently superlative

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She _____ hoped the letter would arrive in time.

From fervent + -ly.

gently recently fluently urgently silently intently patently decently currently patiently evidently presently

What does “fervently” mean?

The word “fervently” means in a passionate, deeply earnest way. In plain terms, doing or feeling something with intense sincerity.

How do you pronounce “fervently”?

“Fervently” is pronounced FUR-vuhnt-lee (/ˈfɝvəntli/ in IPA).

How do you use “fervently” in a sentence?

Here is “fervently” used in a sentence: “She fervently hoped the letter would arrive in time.”

What part of speech is “fervently”?

“Fervently” is an adverb.