FERVENT


Meaning of FERVENT in English

/ ˈfɜːvənt; NAmE ˈfɜːrv-/ adjective

[ usually before noun ] having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about sth

SYN ardent :

a fervent admirer / believer / supporter

a fervent belief / hope / desire

►  fer·vent·ly adverb

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WORD ORIGIN

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

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.