fervently
gb/fˈɚvəntli/ us/fˈɚvəntli/
C1
English
~ 9700
Senses
0 senses
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
with strong, sincere passion or belief
In a very strong and sincere way, showing deep feeling or belief.
Usage pattern:
[someone] [verb] fervently
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "fervently" with "frequently" because they look similar, but "fervently" describes strong feeling, while "frequently" means something happens often. Another mistake is using it in very casual contexts where "really" or "very much" would sound more natural in everyday speech.
Synonyms
passionately (More common and slightly broader; can describe romantic or emotional intensity in general.)
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ardently (Very close in meaning; often used for strong support, love, or belief, slightly literary.)
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zealously (Adds a sense of energetic, sometimes excessive, effort in support of a cause or belief.)
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intensely (Focuses on the strength of the feeling, but not always on sincerity or belief.)
Antonyms
indifferently (Shows a lack of interest or emotion, the opposite of strong feeling.)
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halfheartedly (Describes weak, unwilling effort, contrasting with strong, sincere effort.)
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casually (Suggests doing something in a relaxed, not very serious way, unlike deep seriousness.)
Collocations
believe fervently
|pray fervently
|hope fervently
|support fervently
|defend fervently
|argue fervently
Themes
emotions
|communication
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She spoke fervently about the need for climate action.
- He prayed fervently for his mother's recovery.
- The senator fervently denied any involvement in the scandal.
- They fervently hoped that the ceasefire would hold.
- Supporters cheered fervently as the team entered the stadium.
Learner examples
- She fervently believes that education can change lives.
- He prayed fervently for good news from the doctor.
- The students fervently asked the school to keep the music program.
- They fervently hoped the rain would stop before the game.
- The crowd fervently supported their favorite singer.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fervently
IPA
GB/fˈɚvəntli/
US/fˈɚvəntli/
Syllables & stress
fer - vently (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fer)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: fervently
- Plural: ferventlies
Word family
Forms
ferventlies
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
fervid
adjective
fervency
noun
Expressions
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