# fervently

/ˈfɝvəntɫi/ (US) · /fˈɜːvəntli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fervently
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

in a way that shows you have very strong feelings or beliefs. You use this when someone is praying, hoping, or arguing with a lot of energy and emotion.

For teachers: in a manner characterized by intense emotion, passion, or belief. Often describes the intensity of religious devotion, political conviction, or personal desire.

## Examples

- She fervently hoped for a better tomorrow.
- The protesters fervently argued that the new law would destroy the local economy and their way of life.
- While the rest of the committee remained neutral, he fervently defended the proposal, citing decades of research that suggested the policy would eventually yield significant social benefits.

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