adj.
Pronunciation: ' f ə r-v ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin fervent-, fervens, present participle of ferv ē re to boil, froth ― more at BARM
Date: 14th century
1 : very hot : GLOWING
2 : exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling : ZEALOUS < fervent prayers>
synonyms see IMPASSIONED
– fer · vent · ly adverb