fervent

Definitions


[ˈfəːv(ə)nt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having or displaying a passionate intensity
(e.g: a fervent supporter of the revolution)

- hot, burning, or glowing


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin fervent- ‘boiling’, from the verb fervere. Compare with fervid and fervour




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