Fervid
/ˈfɜːrvɪd/
adjectiveC1
Definition
Fervid means having very strong and warm feelings about something. It often describes people who show their excitement or passion in a very clear and powerful way. This word is usually used when emotions are strong and sometimes a little too much.
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Showing strong, passionate feelings or enthusiasm
- •She gave a fervid speech about protecting the environment.
- •The fans were fervid in their support for the team.
- •His fervid love for music was clear in every performance.
Very intense or heated in emotion or expression
- •The debate became fervid as both sides argued their points.
- •There was a fervid discussion about the new policy.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "fervid" like "hot" feelings, but much stronger—like your heart is burning with passion or excitement.
- ✓Picture a bright, glowing fire that doesn’t just warm you but shines and moves quickly—this is how fervid feelings look.
- ✓It’s the feeling when you really love something, like cheering loudly for your favorite team or speaking passionately about your favorite hobby.
- ✓Sounds like "FUR-vid" → imagine a furry animal running fast with excitement, full of energy and heat.
- ✓Think of famous speeches where people talk with strong emotions, making everyone feel their passion.
- ✓NOT like "happy" (a calm, light feeling), fervid is much more intense and powerful.
- ✓NOT like "calm" or "quiet," fervid means loud, strong, and full of energy.
- ✓NOT like "cold" or "neutral," fervid is full of warm feelings that you can almost see.
Try Other Words
- •Enthusiastic: showing eager and excited feelings (Use when the feeling is strong but more positive and less intense)
- •Intense: very strong feelings or focus (Use when emphasizing the strength of emotion without the warmth)
- •Ardent: very passionate and eager (Use in formal or literary contexts for strong, warm feelings)
Unboxing
- •Prefix/root/suffix: No clear prefix or suffix; "fervid" comes from Latin roots.
- •Etymology: From Latin "fervidus," meaning "boiling" or "glowing with heat."
- •Historical development: Originally used to describe physical heat, later used for strong emotions or feelings.
- •Modern usage: Used to describe very strong and passionate emotions, often in speech, writing, or behavior.
- •Interesting fact: The word connects feelings to heat, helping us imagine emotions as something warm and powerful.
Reflect & Connect
•Can you think of a time when you felt fervid about something? How did you show it?
•How can fervid feelings be helpful or harmful in conversations or decisions?
Fill in the blanks
1.She spoke with fervid ___ about the cause, making everyone listen carefully.
2.The crowd's fervid ___ made the concert very exciting and loud.
3.Unlike calm or quiet feelings, fervid emotions are ___ and easy to notice.
4.When someone is fervid, they often show their feelings ___ and strongly.
5.The fervid debate lasted for hours because both sides had ___ opinions.
6.You can feel fervid ___ when someone talks about something they really care about.
7.Fervid feelings can sometimes ___ people to act quickly or strongly.