fervour
9 synonyms for fervour, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — British spelling of fervor: 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.
Etymology
By surface analysis, formed from Latin ferv- and -our (an abstract-noun-forming suffix).
Full origin of fervour →Frequently asked questions
What does “fervour” mean?
The word “fervour” means british spelling of fervor: intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm. In plain terms, same word as "fervor" — the British/Commonwealth spelling.
How do you use “fervour” in a sentence?
Here is “fervour” used in a sentence: “The team played with tremendous fervour in the final.”
What part of speech is “fervour”?
“Fervour” is a noun.
