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
1
In a passionate, deeply earnest way.
"She fervently hoped the letter would arrive in time."
How to use fervently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or feeling something with intense sincerity.
Common pairings
fervently hope
fervently believe
pray fervently
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fervently
- Superlative
- most fervently
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Etymology
From fervent + -ly.
Synonyms
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fierily
fervidly
Rhymes for fervently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
patiently
evidently
presently
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Frequently asked questions
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.
