fervent fervent /ˈfɝːvənt/

adjective

1. () Characterized by intense emotion  ( fervid , perfervid , torrid , ardent , fervent , fiery , impassioned )
   characterized by intense emotion
    Ardent love
   ardent love
    An ardent lover
   an ardent lover
    A fervent desire to change society
   a fervent desire to change society
    A fervent admirer
   a fervent admirer
    Fiery oratory
   fiery oratory
    An impassioned appeal
   an impassioned appeal
    A torrid love affair
   a torrid love affair
   
2. [Archaic] Extremely hot, burning, or glowing  ( fervent [Archaic] , fervid [Archaic] )
   extremely hot, burning, or glowing
    The fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systems
   the fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systems
    Set out...when the fervid heat subsides
   set out...when the fervid heat subsides