fervour
|fer-vour|
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/ˈfɝvɚ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɜːvə/
intense heat of feeling
Etymology
'fervour' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fervor', where the root 'fervere' meant 'to boil'.
'fervor' came from Latin 'fervor' (meaning 'heat, boiling') into Middle English (via Old French influence) as 'fervour' and developed into the modern English 'fervour'.
Initially, it meant 'boiling' or 'heat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intense heat of feeling or passion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.
She spoke with fervour about the need for reform.
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Noun 2
strong and often energetic devotion to a cause, belief, or activity; zeal (often used of political or religious feeling).
The campaign was driven by popular fervour rather than careful planning.
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Last updated: 2026/01/15 18:37