Vocabulary

Fervent

English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.

English meaning
having or displaying a passionate intensity.
Urdu meaning
سرگرم، انتہائی جذباتی، جوشیلا
Example sentences (from Dawn)

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  1. The question is a non sequitur but it`s doing fervent rounds even in a wryly smiling Pakistan.
  2. Unfortunately, far too many amongst the Israeli elite, along with their fervent Zionist supporters in the American political establishment, wish to devour more and more Arab real estate to recreate the supposed biblical land of Israel.
  3. Unfortunately, far too many amongst the Israeli elite, along with their fervent Zionist supporters in the American political establishment, wish to devour more and more Arab real estate to recreate the supposed biblical land of Israel.
  4. Holding the tournament in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, the Chinese thumped by Pakistan 5-1 in their round-robin match channelled the support of a fervent home crowd to stun Pakistan.
  5. The formula is simple: pick a political party or leader, preferably one with a fervent base, and proceed to shower them with praise so effusive it would make a Bollywood romance look understated.
Synonyms
impassioned, passionate, intense, vehement, ardent, fervid, sincere, feeling, profound

Antonyms
apathetic
Curator example
“a fervent supporter of the revolution”

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