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fervently

[fur-vuhnt-lee] / ˈfɜr vənt li /
ADVERB
busily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardently assiduously carefully diligently eagerly earnestly energetically enthusiastically hastily hurriedly laboriously nimbly painstakingly purposefully restlessly vigorously
WEAK
agilely animatedly arduously briskly expeditiously indefatigably industriously like all get out like the devil like the dickens perseveringly persistently seriously speedily spiritedly strenuously studiously unremittingly unweariedly vigilantly vivaciously zealously
Antonyms
WEAK
idly inactively quietly
ADVERB
eagerly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actively ardently breathlessly cordially earnestly energetically enthusiastically gladly heartily hungrily impatiently intently longingly promptly readily sincerely vigorously willingly zealously
STRONG
thirstily
WEAK
anticipatorily cravingly expectantly fiercely full tilt rapidly speedily spiritedly strenuously with enthusiasm with gusto zestfully
Antonyms
WEAK
grudgingly listlessly unwillingly
ADVERB
lovingly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admiringly affectionately earnestly fondly longingly passionately respectfully reverently thoughtfully warmly zealously
WEAK
adoringly appreciatively ardently attentively considerately devotedly dotingly endearingly enrapturedly generously impassionedly kindly loyally rapturously yearningly
ADVERB
seriously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actively earnestly passionately sincerely vigorously
STRONG
gravely
WEAK
all joking aside cool it cut the comedy determinedly down for real in all conscience in all seriousness in earnest intently purposefully resolutely sedately simmer down soberly solemnly sternly straighten out thoughtfully with a straight face with forethought with sobriety zealously
Antonyms
WEAK
casually funnily lightly minor trivially
ADVERB
zealously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardently avidly eagerly enthusiastically passionately vigorously

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“He was a scrupulously superficial man, believing so fervently in the magic of surfaces that his fervor almost passed for profundity,” Mr. Junod writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Soliman’s having a hard time accepting that he can’t support his community as fervently as he did just two months ago, especially as Cincinnatians fight for his release, he said.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025

The Conservatives fervently hope that before too long their new leader Badenoch can make some progress.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025

District Judge David O. Carter’s fervently pursued goal to have as many as 200 units of the temporary housing opened by early next year.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2024

She kissed Daddy good night more fervently than ever before and went upstairs, closing the door after her.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

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