fervidness

noun

Definition of fervidnessnext
as in intensity
depth of feeling the fervidness that the actor brought to the part of Romeo made the play fresh all over again

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  1. intensity
  2. enthusiasm
  3. emotion
  4. warmth
Noun
  • Amidst the intensity of meeting tight deadlines and working at an optimum level for extended periods, Kathy believes a necessary element of ‘fun’ is missing from the equation.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Energy to pump freshwater to shore through long subsea pipes can be supplied by renewable sources, resulting in a process with about half the energy intensity of conventional desalination.
    Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Trump, who will take office Jan. 20 and has talked up his plans to make the U.S. as attractive as possible for corporations, was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from the large crowd that had gathered on the floor.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • There are also gender-role stereotypes that impact people's understanding of how they are 'allowed' or expected to grieve and show emotion, based on what has been deemed 'acceptable' in society.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Share your feelings Be honest about your emotions, too.
    Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • But the country could be split in two by warmth and cold in the run up to the big day.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warmth and lack of rain In July 2020, Lake Michigan nearly broke its record high.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of warmth
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