1
: very hot : glowing
the fervent sun
2
: exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling : zealous
fervent prayers
a fervent proponent
fervent patriotism
fervently
adverb
Examples of fervent in a Sentence
a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different
in the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025
The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach even received the support of Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, despite Pearl’s fervent support for President Donald Trump.
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The fervent fan base has brought more viewership to the show, which is a spinoff of the ITV series in the U.K.
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The Immediate Aftermath: Chaos and a Nation in Mourning
The news of Trump's death on July 13, 2024, spread like wildfire, plunging the nation into a state of disbelief and profound grief, particularly among his fervent supporters.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025
The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach even received the support of Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, despite Pearl’s fervent support for President Donald Trump.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
The fervent fan base has brought more viewership to the show, which is a spinoff of the ITV series in the U.K.
—Samantha Genzer, NBC news, 14 July 2025
The Immediate Aftermath: Chaos and a Nation in Mourning
The news of Trump's death on July 13, 2024, spread like wildfire, plunging the nation into a state of disbelief and profound grief, particularly among his fervent supporters.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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“Fervent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fervent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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fervent
adjective
fer·vent
ˈfər-vənt 
: having or expressing great warmth or depth of feeling
a fervent hope
fervency
noun
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fervently
adverb
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