fervour

Noun

Meaning

feelings of great warmth and intensity

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

fire ardor inflammation excitement excitation fervor ardour fervency fervidness energy heat spirit desire feeling intensity
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Antonyms

depression aggravation anxiety distress dislike discontent
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Hypernyms

passion passionateness emotional arousal

Hyponyms

sensation zeal fever pitch

Anagrams

verfour

Examples

he spoke with great ardor Source: Internet

his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled Source: Internet

he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation Source: Internet

Although Augustine showed some fervour for Manichaeism, he was never an initiate or "elect", but an "auditor", the lowest level in the sect's hierarchy. Source: Internet

As the act closes he calls her "bride and sister", and draws her to him with passionate fervour. Source: Internet

A revolt of slaves was occurring in St. Croix, which increased the general fervour in the islands, but the free population of Tortola were much more concerned with two other grievances: the appointment of public officials, and the crackdown on smuggling. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fervorless fervorlessness fervorous fervourless fervourlessness fervourous