fervent

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfəːv(ə)nt/

adjective

  • 1having or displaying a passionate intensity: a fervent supporter of the revolution
  • 2 archaic hot, burning, or glowing.

Derivatives

fervency

noun

fervently

adverb

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin fervent- 'boiling', from the verb fervere. Compare with fervid and fervour

Spelling help

The ending of fervent is spelled -ent.