Word
fervent
Phoneticsfer·vent, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɝvənt/
UK/fˈɜːvənt/
Definition
adj. having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something. You use this to describe someone who is extremely excited or serious about a belief or activity.
adj. characterised by intense emotion or strong belief; displaying great warmth or intensity of spirit.
Examples
“She is a fervent supporter of the local football team.”
“The politician's speech was met with fervent applause from the crowd of loyal followers.”
“Despite the overwhelming evidence against his theory, the scientist remained a fervent believer in the existence of extraterrestrial life.”
Examples
simple
“She is a fervent supporter of the local football team.”
contextual
“The politician's speech was met with fervent applause from the crowd of loyal followers.”
complex
“Despite the overwhelming evidence against his theory, the scientist remained a fervent believer in the existence of extraterrestrial life.”
Usage
Often used to modify nouns related to belief, support, or prayer.
Real-World Examples
“The fervent support in the Maldives created an atmosphere they had never felt on the pitch, a surreal experience that carried into a heroes’ welcome in Dhaka.” “As parents across the country prepare to wave their children off to university, conversations about family finances and the cost of living are growing ever more frequent - and fervent.” Etymology
From Middle English fervent, from Old French fervent, from Latin fervens, ferventem, present participle of fervere (“to boil, ferment, glow, rage”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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