fervour

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fervour

(noun)

Meaning

intense and passionate feeling

Example

"The fervour of the crowd was palpable during the speech."

Synonyms

enthusiasmzealpassion

Antonyms

indifferenceapathydisinterest

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'fervor', meaning to boil or be hot.
Related word forms
  • noun: fervency
  • adjective: fervent

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