fervor
9 synonyms for fervor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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.
How to use fervor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
religious fervor
patriotic fervor
with fervor
Etymology
From Latin fervor, "boiling heat, passion," from fervere, "to boil, be hot."
Full origin of fervor →Frequently asked questions
What does “fervor” mean?
The word “fervor” means intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm. In plain terms, strong, burning passion or enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or activity.
How do you pronounce “fervor”?
“Fervor” is pronounced FUR-vuh (/ˈfɝ.vɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fervor” in a sentence?
Here is “fervor” used in a sentence: “The crowd sang the anthem with real fervor.”
What part of speech is “fervor”?
“Fervor” is a noun.
Where does the word “fervor” come from?
The word “fervor” comes from Latin. From Latin fervor, "boiling heat, passion," from fervere, "to boil, be hot.".
