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[ adverb ] with passionate fervor

Synonyms

fervidly fierily

Examples

"both those for and against are fervently convinced they speak for the great majority of the people" "a fierily opinionated book"

Used in print

(Richard S. Prather, "The Bawdy Beautiful," Cavalier...)

She realized I 'd have_to notify the police , but fervently hoped I could avoid mentioning her name .

Related terms

ardent ardent ardent ardent

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