noun
fervor
FUR-vuh
Fervor (noun) means Intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm. Example: “The crowd sang the anthem with real fervor.”
noun
1
Intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.
"The crowd sang the anthem with real fervor."
"His religious fervor only deepened with age."
How to use fervor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrong, burning passion or enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or activity.
UK vs US
American spelling; British English uses "fervour."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
religious fervor
patriotic fervor
with fervor
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Word forms
- Plural
- fervors
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Etymology
From Latin fervor, "boiling heat, passion," from fervere, "to boil, be hot."
Synonyms
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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.".
