FERVENT


Meaning of FERVENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfər-vənt ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin fervent-, fervens, present participle of fervēre 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

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