fervor
Translation
fervour, passion, intensity, zeal
Examples
He spoke with great fervor about the project.
He spoke with great fervour about the project.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth. / for sth.)) intense and passionate feeling He spoke with great fervour about the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passion, zeal, ardor; Antonyms: apathy, indifference
Etymology
From Latin 'fervere' meaning 'to boil, glow'. It signifies a boiling intensity of feeling. The British spelling is 'fervour'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'fever'. Think of a 'fever' of emotion or passion.