Definition

1. Noun:
   • Intense and passionate feeling: A state of great emotional warmth, zeal, or enthusiasm.
   • A state of heightened excitement or agitation: A condition of being emotionally aroused, worked up, or inflamed.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She spoke about her research with such fervor that she inspired the entire audience.
  • The team played the final match with incredible fervor and determination.
  • The political rally was filled with the fervor of the supporters.

Advanced Usage

• "Religious fervor": Intense passion or zeal associated with religious belief or devotion.
  • The ceremony was conducted with deep religious fervor.
• "Patriotic fervor": Strong, passionate feelings of love and devotion for one's country.
  • The national holiday was celebrated with patriotic fervor across the nation.

Variants and Related Words

• Fervour (noun): The British English spelling of "fervor." The meaning is identical.
• Fervent (adjective): Having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, or enthusiasm.
  • He is a fervent supporter of the arts.
• Fervency (noun): The quality of being fervent; ardor.
  • She prayed with great fervency.

Synonyms

• Ardor: Intense feeling of love, enthusiasm, or eagerness.
• Passion: A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger.
• Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
• Enthusiasm: Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Antonyms

• Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
• Coolness: The quality of being calm and unemotional.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "With fervor": Done with intense passion and energy. This is the primary idiomatic use of the word itself.
  • The activists pursued their cause with fervor.

Noun

1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
   • his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
   • he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
2. feelings of great warmth and intensity
   • he spoke with great ardor