fervency
fer·ven·cy
noun \ˈfər-vən(t)-sē\ plural fer·ven·cies
Definition of FERVENCY
: fervor
Examples of FERVENCY
- <the guest soloist was able to infuse the familiar hymn with a moving fervency>
First Known Use of FERVENCY
15th century
Related to FERVENCY
Synonyms: ardency, emotion, enthusiasm, ardor, fervidness, fervor, fire, heat, intenseness, intensity, passion, passionateness, vehemence, violence, warmth, white heat
Related Words: cathexis; emotionalism, emotionality, histrionics, mawkishness, melodrama, sappiness, sentimentality; eagerness, earnestness, excitement, gusto, keenness, zest; fanaticism, fever, hot-bloodedness, infatuation, mania, obsession, zeal; compassion, responsiveness, sentiment, sympathy, tenderness; torridity, torridness
Near Antonyms: aloofness, calmness, collectedness, composure, detachedness, dryness, phlegm, reserve, reservedness, reticence, taciturnity; apathy, indifference, stoicism, stoniness, unconcern; stiffness, woodenness; chilliness, coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness
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