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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Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.
—Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Dia De Los Deftones, which launched in 2018, has also solidified its fervent fan base among Latinos.
—Chris MacIas, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2025
Historians Emmanuel George and Kitty Oliver have been fervent in their efforts to uncover and preserve it.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Fervent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fervent. Accessed 13 Mar. 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
-vən-sē
fervently
adverb
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