Meaning & Definition
noun
Intense and passionate feeling.
She spoke with such fervor that everyone in the room was captivated by her words.
Great warmth and earnestness of feeling.
His fervor for the project inspired the entire team to work harder.
Zeal or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
The crowd showed great fervor during the rally for climate change awareness.
Etymology
From Latin 'fervor', meaning 'boiling' or 'to boil'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fervor for:
A strong enthusiasm for something.
speak with fervor:
To speak passionately or intensely about a subject.
Slang Meanings