noun

fervour

Fervour (noun) means British spelling of fervor: intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm. Example: “The team played with tremendous fervour in the final.”

noun

British spelling of fervor: intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.

"The team played with tremendous fervour in the final."

How to use fervour

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSame word as "fervor" — the British/Commonwealth spelling.

UK vs US

Standard in UK, Ireland, and most Commonwealth English; American English uses "fervor."

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Word forms

fervours plural

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Etymology

By surface analysis, Latin ferv- + -our (“abstract noun suffix”).

Synonyms

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Rhymes for fervour

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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.

What is the meaning of fervour?

"fervour" (noun) means british spelling of fervor: intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.

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