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perfervid

perfervid

9.9
Showing very strong and passionate feeling
  • adjective
  • /pərˈfɜrvɪd/
  • Archaic
translation icon : fervoroso
  • The contrast points of Patocka's (and Havel's) thought, then, are a mechanistic and austere rationalism on the one hand, and a perfervid labile romanticism on the other.

Examples

  • Her perfervid support for the charity inspired others to contribute as well.

  • The first concerns the 1980s increase in suicide among young American males, an increase that, although relatively modest, inspired perfervid denunciations of gun ownership.

    Academic text (2007)

  • One of the only things I dislike about the Belmont Club is when Wretchard et al. start kicking around these perfervid software metaphors.

    Blog text (29)

  • But in his defense, one should note that communism's perfervid efforts to conquer nature and create a new society and economy led to unprecedented ecological catastrophe.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The artist's perfervid passion for painting was evident in his vibrant use of color.

  • The perfervid speech by the activist ignited a strong response from the crowd.

Synonyms

fiery
vsperfervid
64 3.5

Full of strong, often angry feelings

is more intensely passionate without implying a quick temper
ardent
vsperfervid
38 6.3

Feeling very strong excitement or love for something

is more extreme stressing passionate intensity beyond enthusiasm
impassioned
vsperfervid
30 5.8

Being full of strong feelings that show in words or actions

is more intense and denotes greater passion than that expression
fervent
vsperfervid
24 6.1

Showing very strong and true feelings, often for a person or cause

is the same but describes a more extreme degree of passion
fervid
vsperfervid
2 8.4

Being very strong and excited about something

has the same meaning but adds extra emphasis on extremity

Antonyms

indifferent
46 4.4

Not interested or showing no strong feeling about something

apathetic
24 6.8

Not showing much interest or energy

How Fervent

perfervid
  • Archaic
9.9
ardent
38 6.3
fervent
24 6.1
passionate
329 2.8

Surface Forms

perfervid positive

Morphology

perfervid = fervid (semi-transparent) = per + fervid

Formed from the adjective 'fervid' with the intensive prefix 'per-', which signals greater intensity but is a less productive Latin intensifier and may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Perfervid comes from Latin parts per- ('very') and fervere ('to boil'), and it paints the picture of someone 'boiling' with strong feeling; that's why perfervid means very passionate and intense.