fervidness

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fer·vid

(fûr′vĭd)

adj.

1. Marked by great passion or zeal: a fervid patriot.

2. Extremely hot; burning.

[Latin fervidus, from fervēre, to boil; see bhreu- in Indo-European roots.]

fer′vid·ly adv.

fer′vid·ness n.

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fervidness - feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor"

fervency, fervor, 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"

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