fervent
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for fervent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Showing intense and sincere feeling; passionate and earnest.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
unfervent
How to use fervent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fervent belief
fervent supporter
fervent hope
Etymology
From Latin fervens, "burning, glowing, zealous," the present participle of fervere, "to boil or be hot" — the same root as fervor and ferment.
Full origin of fervent →Frequently asked questions
What does “fervent” mean?
The word “fervent” means showing intense and sincere feeling; passionate and earnest. In plain terms, full of strong, sincere feeling or enthusiasm — a fervent belief, wish, or supporter.
How do you pronounce “fervent”?
“Fervent” is pronounced FURVNT (/ˈfɜɹvənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “fervent” in a sentence?
Here is “fervent” used in a sentence: “She made a fervent plea for the committee to reconsider.”
What is the opposite of “fervent”?
The opposite of “fervent” — its antonyms — is unfervent.
What part of speech is “fervent”?
“Fervent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fervent” come from?
The word “fervent” comes from Latin. From Latin fervens, "burning, glowing, zealous," the present participle of fervere, "to boil or be hot" — the same root as fervor and ferment.
