Meaning & use

fervent

adjective·Advanced

Showing intense and sincere feeling or enthusiasm about something.

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She is a fervent supporter of the local animal shelter, volunteering there every weekend.

The crowd offered a fervent cheer as the runner crossed the finish line.

A note on using this word

Fervent describes deeply felt, sincere passion, often used with belief, hope, or support, and is somewhat more formal than the word passionate.

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