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Fervent vs. Fervid
Fervent
/ˈfɜːvənt/Examples:
Her fervent belief in justice drove her career choices.The fervent applause echoed through the theater.We had a fervent discussion about environmental issues.
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Fervid
/ˈfɜːvid/Examples:
Her fervid support was evident during the campaign rally.Their fervid debate on climate change drew a large audience.He was fervid in his passion for ancient history and art.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Fervent and fervid are both derived from the Latin fervere, meaning to boil or to be hot, but their usage has evolved slightly differently.
- Fervent often suggests a warm, heightened emotion or enthusiasm, typically associated with feelings or passions.
- Fervid includes not only emotional warmth but can also imply a fiery intensity or even overzealousness which isn't always positive.
- Remember, fervent is often used in a more positive context or can signify sincerity, whereas fervid can occasionally denote a level of intensity that's excessive.
- Both words can be used interchangeably in some contexts, but beware of the subtle nuances that differentiate sincerity and enthusiasm from intense zeal.
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