fervor

fer·vor  (fûrvr)

n.

1. Great warmth and intensity of emotion. See Synonyms at passion.

2. Intense heat.

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[Middle English fervour, from Old French, from Latin fervor, from fervre, to boil; see bhreu- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	fervor - feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor" fervency, fervidness, fervour, ardor, ardour, fire passion, passionateness - a strong feeling or emotion zeal - excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; "he had an absolute zeal for litigation"
	2.	fervor - the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation" excitation, fervour, inflammation, excitement emotional arousal - the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior fever pitch - a state of extreme excitement; "the crowd was at fever pitch" sensation - a state of widespread public excitement and interest; "the news caused a sensation"