fervor

/ˈfɝvɚ/noun

A burning warmth of feeling; deep passion or enthusiasm.

Example sentences

“The crowd sang the anthem with patriotic fervor.”
“The students campaigned for the new park with real fervor.”

Common in the phrases 'religious fervor' and 'patriotic fervor'. British English spells it 'fervour'. It describes crowds and movements as easily as individuals.

Synonyms for fervor

passion
enthusiasm
zeal
ardor
intensity

Antonyms

apathy
indifference

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Related words

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