fervorent

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English

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Etymology

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From fervor +‎ -ent.

Adjective

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fervorent (comparative more fervorent, superlative most fervorent)

  1. (nonstandard) Synonym of fervent
    • 1951, Classroom Clipper - Volumes 1-10, page 189:
      In this city also are the tombs of the first four Caliphs of Islam, each of whom led an exemplary life combining fervorent faith and piety with skillful political leadership.
    • 1994, Klamath Falls Resource Area Resource(s) Management Plan (RMP):
      It appears that the BLM plans to manage the Klamath River Canyon as if it is a Wild and Scenic River while holding out its fervorent hope that Congress will act at some time in the future to complete that designation.
    • 1997 October 7, Beth Wise, “Promise Creepers Cult”, in alt.atheism (Usenet):
      Al Gore is a fervorent environmentalist, right?