Antonyms for fervently
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : fur-vuhnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɜr vənt |
Definition of fervently
Origin :- mid-14c., from Old French fervent, from Latin ferventem (nominative fervens) "boiling, hot, glowing," figuratively "violent, impetuous, furious," present participle of fervere "to boil, glow," from PIE root *bhreue- (see brew). The figurative sense of "impassioned" is first attested c.1400. Related: Fervency; fervently.
- As in seriously : adv not humorously
- As in eagerly : adv anxiously
- As in lovingly : adv tenderly
- As in busily : adv actively; intently
- As in zealously : adv in a zealous manner
- "You certainly do know your business, son," said Uncle Peter, fervently.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Then he burst into laughter and again shook John fervently by the hand.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- "I'll do it, if he's to be found at all," said Dick fervently.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- Yet I felt so certain that she would grant my prayer, I had prayed to her so fervently.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- I prayed for it so fervently, and she granted my prayer, and saved you even in saving me.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Then he fervently strove to awaken his brother's scientific pride.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- I was praying most fervently in my last sheet, and I must not so soon fall a swearing in this.
- Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
- Where had he been a year ago, this imp who had fervently crossed himself?
- Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
- "I sure do," put in Mr. Tuttle so fervently that I knew he spoke the truth.
- Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Mr. Sharp took the hand of his companion and pressed it fervently.
- Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper
Synonyms for fervently
- actively
- admiringly
- adoringly
- affectionately
- agilely
- all joking aside
- animatedly
- anticipatorily
- appreciatively
- ardently
- arduously
- assiduously
- attentively
- avidly
- breathlessly
- briskly
- carefully
- considerately
- cool it
- cordially
- cravingly
- cut the comedy
- determinedly
- devotedly
- diligently
- dotingly
- down
- eagerly
- earnestly
- endearingly
- energetically
- enrapturedly
- enthusiastically
- expectantly
- expeditiously
- fervently
- fiercely
- fondly
- for real
- full tilt
- generously
- gladly
- gravely
- hastily
- heartily
- hungrily
- hurriedly
- impassionedly
- impatiently
- in all conscience
- in all seriousness
- in earnest
- indefatigably
- industriously
- intently
- kindly
- laboriously
- like all get out
- like the devil
- like the dickens
- longingly
- loyally
- nimbly
- painstakingly
- passionately
- perseveringly
- persistently
- promptly
- purposefully
- rapidly
- rapturously
- readily
- resolutely
- respectfully
- restlessly
- reverently
- sedately
- seriously
- simmer down
- sincerely
- soberly
- solemnly
- speedily
- spiritedly
- sternly
- straighten out
- strenuously
- studiously
- thirstily
- thoughtfully
- unremittingly
- unweariedly
- vigilantly
- vigorously
- vivaciously
- warmly
- willingly
- with a straight face
- with enthusiasm
- with forethought
- with gusto
- with sobriety
- yearningly
- zealously
- zestfully
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