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fervently

fervently

17 5.4
In a way that shows strong belief or feeling
  • adverb
  • /ˈfɜrvəntli/
: fervientemente
  • She fervently advocated for environmental protection during the community meeting.
  • fervently believe
  • pray fervently
  • fervently hope

Yes, there's an absolute army of people who, you know, fervently believe in Bitcoin.

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Examples

  • So I fervently hoped that they were right and that I could perform a miracle again.

  • Finally, do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away?

  • Even then, she no longer talked to God fervently before she went to sleep.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • And we must pray for them more fervently because they are impossible.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • And so it was inspiring to me to to see them believe so fervently that this was their one chance to see it happen.

  • You have to love yourself and very fervently, very intentionally, very wholly.

  • And I know someday, when my fight is over, I will be joining my husband in the heaven that he so fervently believed in.

  • And I'll be praying for you and thinking about you very fervently until your case is resolved.

  • And remember this: The cause of Irish freedom will be pursued as fervently from this jail as it would be from my office in Westminster.

  • So now I ask you most fervently to end my turmoil and consent to be my wife.

Synonyms

intensely
vsfervently
87 3.1

In a very strong or focused way

means passionate intensity but with more emotional warmth rather than neutrality
eagerly
vsfervently
63 1.3

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement about something

is passionate but less about impatient eagerness
madly
vsfervently
62 3.2

In a very wild and uncontrolled way

conveys strong passion but without the extreme uncontrolled aspect
passionately
vsfervently
61 2.8

In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement

shares deep feeling but focuses on fervent enthusiasm specifically
wildly
vsfervently
57 2.9

In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling

is intense but typically less uncontrolled or wild in tone
wholeheartedly
vsfervently
40 4.6

Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts

expresses intense passion but not necessarily full commitment or sincerity
vehemently
vsfervently
  • Formal
38 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

is similar in force but usually carries softer passionate connotations
enthusiastically
vsfervently
36 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is similar but centers on emotional passion rather than simple interest
excitedly
vsfervently
20 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is more about sustained passionate feeling than momentary excitement
feverishly
vsfervently
12 5.1

In a way that shows very fast, nervous energy because of strong excitement or worry

expresses passion without the feverish sense of agitation or restlessness
avidly
vsfervently
6 3.9

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is more about heartfelt passion than just keen interest
ardently
vsfervently
6 4.9

In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm

expresses similar passion but may lack explicit devotion shade
energetically
vsfervently
6 3.0

In a lively and eager way

is focused on inner passionate feeling rather than outward energy
zealously
vsfervently
5 5.4

Doing something with great energy and strong interest

expresses passion more generally rather than focused commitment
fanatically
vsfervently
4 7.0

To show very strong support for a group or cause

is passionate but not necessarily extreme or obsessive
rabidly
vsfervently
4 7.3

Showing very strong, often angry feelings that seem unreasonable

expresses fervent feeling but without aggressive fanaticism
exuberantly
vsfervently
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

conveys intense passion but may be less playful and exuberant
effusively
vsfervently
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is passionate but generally less unrestrained or excessive
rapturously
vsfervently
1 7.4

Showing great pleasure and excitement

centers on passionate intensity but not only pleasure or joy
zestfully
vsfervently
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is about intense passion more than cheerful lively energy
ebulliently
vsfervently
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

expresses passion more intensely but not always with lively exuberance
spiritedly
vsfervently
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

focuses more on deep passion rather than general high spirit
zestily
vsfervently
1 5.3

In a lively and excited way

leans toward deep passionate feeling rather than mere zest
rhapsodically
vsfervently
1 9.7

In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling

shares strong emotion but is less strictly ecstatic in tone
fervidly
vsfervently
1 8.2

With strong, excited feeling for something

has the same intense passionate meaning but differs only in wording
fierily
vsfervently
1 7.4

In a way that shows strong feeling and energy

conveys similar intensity but may be less sharply fiery
evangelically
vsfervently
1 7.2

In a way that shows strong, active enthusiasm for a belief or cause

is passionate in general rather than narrowly zealous about causes

Antonyms

Showing no interest or care

In a way that shows no interest or energy

How Passionate

zealously
5 5.4
fervently
17 5.4
eagerly
63 1.3
warmly
32 1.0
reservedly
1 7.4

Surface Forms

fervently positive

Morphology

fervently = fervent (transparent) = fervent + ly

A regular adverb formed by adding -ly to the adjective 'fervent'; the meaning is directly derived from the adjective.

Etymology

The word fervently comes from an old Latin word fervere meaning 'to boil'. Think of feelings 'boiling' inside — the same idea is in fervor — so to do something fervently is to do it with strong, burning passion.