fervent

• Qualifie une personne, un sentiment ou une attitude qui est intense, passionné, enthousiaste ou dévoué.

Describes a person or feeling that is intensely passionate, enthusiastic, or devoted.

1. Intense passion or enthusiasmC1formal

   Having or displaying a passionate intensity, especially in support of a belief or cause.

   Fervent (passion intense)

   • She is a fervent supporter of environmental causes.
   • He gave a fervent speech about the importance of education.
   • The fans were fervent in their admiration for the band.

   Synonymesanimatedardentburningeagerearnestfervidfieryglowingimpassionedintensepassionatespiritedvehementwholeheartedzealous

   Antonymesapatheticcooldispassionateindifferentlukewarmunenthusiastic

2. Intense emotionC1formal

   Characterized by intense, heartfelt emotion.

   Fervent (émotion intense)

   • They shared a fervent embrace after years apart.
   • Her fervent prayer was heard by the congregation.
   • He expressed fervent gratitude to his mentors.

   Synonymesardentearnestfervidfieryimpassionedintensepassionatesincerevehementzealous

   Antonymesapatheticcolddispassionateimpassiveindifferentlistlesslukewarmnonchalantphlegmaticunenthusiastic