fervid

English

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin fervidus, from ferveō.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈfɝ.vɪd/

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• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈfɜː.vɪd/

Adjective

fervid (comparative fervider, superlative fervidest)

1. Intensely hot, emotional, or zealous.

Synonyms

• fervent
• ardent
• zealous
• impassioned
• torrid

Antonyms

• frigid

Related terms

• fervent
• fever
• fervor
• perfervid