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View synonyms for fervently

fervently

[ fur-vuhnt-lee ]

adverb

  1. with great intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; vehemently: The students are fervently campaigning for reform.

    I can't know without being in that situation, and I fervently hope I never am.

    The students are fervently campaigning for reform.



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Other Words From

  • non·fer·vent·ly adverb
  • o·ver·fer·vent·ly adverb
  • su·per·fer·vent·ly adverb
  • un·fer·vent·ly adverb

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Example Sentences

She also came fervently to the defense of outgoing Sen. Walsh.

Of course, Nienstedt is one of the most fervently anti-gay religious figures around.

Wilson fervently supported Prop 187, which was approved by voters the same day he was approved for another term as governor.

Leaning heavily against the door, he fervently sought her lips with his own.

The girl pressed up against my elbow is fervently reading Tehilim (Psalms) by the light of her phone.

The box made the round of the table, and every one was fervently eloquent about the marvelous resemblance.

Clipperton hesitated a moment, then rushed forward, caught Matt's hand, and wrung it fervently.

Though there was no crime he would recoil at in the satisfaction of his passions, yet he fervently clung to life.

Fearing lest he should be persuaded to evade what he considered his duty, he pressed her hand fervently and hurried away.

"Thank goodness, it's in the United States," exclaimed Mrs. Overton fervently.

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