fervent
/ˈfɜːvənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɜːrvənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfər-vənt/ (ame, mw)
fervent — adjective
- ferventpositive
- more ferventcomparative
- most ferventsuperlative
1. feeling or showing a belief, hope, or desire with such depth of emotion that the
feeling or showing a belief, hope, or desire with such depth of emotion that the feeling clearly drives how the person speaks or acts.
Xiu is a fervent supporter of the local women's football team and never misses a home match.
fervent + noun (supporter); attributive use describing a strong devotee
The villagers offered fervent prayers for rain after three months of dry weather.
fervent + plural noun (prayers); common with words for hopes and pleas
In her closing speech, Constanza made a fervent appeal to the jury to spare her brother.
Arjun has been a fervent believer in climate action since his teenage years.
It is the family's fervent hope that the missing fisherman will soon return home safely.
- ardent
near-synonym in formal writing; slightly more about passionate enthusiasm than emotional intensity
- passionate
more everyday register; broader emotional range including anger and desire
- zealous
implies tireless action driven by belief, sometimes with a negative tone of excess
- earnest
weaker; about sincerity and seriousness rather than emotional heat
- indifferent
shows no feeling at all about the matter
- apathetic
stronger; suggests an inability or refusal to care
- lukewarm
shows only mild interest or support, without conviction
文法句型
fervent + noun
be fervent about + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Subject or modified noun is usually about an inner state (belief, hope, wish, prayer, love) or a person defined by such an inner state (supporter, fan, advocate, believer). Rarely used of casual likes — keep for deeply held feelings.