fer·vor\ˈfər-vər\
noun
: a strong feeling of excitement and enthusiasm
Full Definition
1 : intensity of feeling or expression <booing and cheering with almost equal fervor — Alan Rich>
2 : intense heat
synonyms see passion
Examples
The fervor surrounding her campaign continued right through election day.
The novel captures the revolutionary fervor of the period.
Origin: Middle English fervour, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French fervur, from Latin fervor, from fervēre (see fervent ).
First use: 14th century
Synonyms: ardency, emotion, enthusiasm, fervency, fervidness, ardor, fire, heat, intenseness, intensity, passion, passionateness, vehemence, violence, warmth, white heat
Antonyms: impassiveness, impassivity, insensibility, insensibleness, insensitiveness, insensitivity

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