Meaning
fervour, zeal
- intense and passionate feeling, enthusiasm, or zeal
- ardent religious devotion
In a sentence
I volontari hanno lavorato con grande fervore per ricostruire la scuola.
The volunteers worked with great fervour to rebuild the school.
Difendeva le sue idee con un fervore sorprendente.
She defended her ideas with surprising zeal.
Nei preparativi per la festa si percepiva un fervore contagioso.
In the preparations for the festival, an infectious enthusiasm could be felt.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fervore | masculine · singular |
| fervori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- A high-register, formal noun often paired with verbs like 'lavorare' or 'discutere con'.
- Synonymous with 'ardore' and 'passione'.