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fervent adjective •a fervent prayer:impassioned, passionate, intense, vehement, ardent, sincere, fervid, heartfelt | enthusiastic, zealous, fanatical, hardcore, wholehearted, avid, eager, keen, committed, dedicated, devout | literary perfervid. ANT apathetic.WORD TOOLKIT See zealous .Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.WORD NOTE fervent Too often restricted to descriptions of religious and political fanatics, fervent is more versatile. It adds an atmosphere of feverish intensity to the description of almost any human endeavor or interest. I like its positive connotations: its use can be a sweet way of paying tribute to the depth of someone's passion for whatever brings them ongoing, everyday pleasure—a friendship, a hobby, a favorite movie. — DAConversational, opinionated, and idiomatic, these Word Notes are an opportunity to see a working writer's perspective on a particular word or usage. |