fervid

English

Etymology

Borrowed 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)

Intensely hot, emotional, or zealous.

Synonyms

ardent, fervent, zealous; see also Thesaurus:enthusiastic

Antonyms

frigid

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