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Definition of fervent:

  • (adjective) characterized by intense emotion;
  • (adjective) extremely hot

Sentence Examples:

Fervent, indeed, was his prayer; and certain we are, that because it was sincere, it must have been heard.

She felt the fervent pressure of his hand; she saw the mounting enthusiasm flashing in his eyes.

She was nearly choked by the fervent embraces they all bestowed upon her before she went downstairs.

It is a thought conceived in the fervent mind of youth and executed with the solid force of manhood.

For the latter, Art sprang naturally from a fervent mysticism, just as flowers spring from the soil.

It burned hard in him, burned away flesh and common passions; he must have been a restless, fervent man.

As soon as we had got rid of this vast crowd, we returned most fervent thanks to the Almighty.

You are worthy of those noble emotions of Art, by the fervent zeal with which you worship its creed.

Then he put his hat on a chair, extended both hands, and said in a deep, fervent voice: "Nancy!"

In his wise counsel we commenced; and in his dying moments a fervent prayer was raised for our prosperity.

She sank upon her knees, clasped her hands, and her thin white lips moved in fervent prayer.

And after a fervent embrace, he added: "Janet, I think you ought to face what's in store for us."

Prometheus, delighted with his success, uttered a fervent wish for the welfare of his newly formed creature.

I administered the sacrament, which he received with the most fervent devotion; then he fell into a deep sleep.

His uniform and fervent piety was manifested on many occasions during our Tour, which I have not mentioned.

He raised his eyes to heaven, and by the movement of his lips seemed to be uttering a fervent prayer.

He spoke with fervent, but not rapid speech, and with a firm, round voice, full of magical sympathies.

There is a fervent simplicity about them, very different from the studied, formal prayers which we often hear.

The denial was uttered in the tone of a fervent plea, but it made no visible impression on the detective.

Even if the thanks of the two pretty sisters and their parents had been less fervent and heartfelt.

It is eloquent with intense earnestness, with a deep-rooted sense of a duty to perform, a fervent message to deliver.

Only fervent faith could enable these men to endure the hardships, and overcome the dangers that encompassed them.

She communicated her resolves to her husband, whose only reply was a warmer, more fervent kiss than usual.

Demanded a hearty voice, and a large, bearded, black-clothed, silk-hatted man grasped my hand with a fervent pressure.

With what fervent gratitude to the Almighty was his soul filled for the return of such a son!

The success of the previous visit was repeated, and his reception was even still more fervent and enthusiastic.

She is accordingly carried into the desert, where she offers up fervent prayers to Heaven, and falls asleep.

These addresses were received by the people with the most fervent enthusiasm, and with cries of 'Poland forever!'

Claude Salomon, one of the most fervent evangelicals, dedicated himself, his wife, and his fortune to its service.

During these unavoidable delays, Sister Bourgeois occupied both herself and them with the most fervent exercises of piety.

She finished what she had to say with the most fervent prayers and wishes for his prosperity.

The most vivid impression which her present-day descendants retain is that of her fervent devotion to the Southern cause.

He thanked Monseigneur for his strong advice, and promised in most fervent language that he would carry it out.

Murmured Rosemary, in such fervent tones that her brother felt an uneasy sense of fear creeping into his heart.

He pressed the letter to his breast, and looked up to the star-lighted heaven with silent but fervent vows.

Years ago Jamie was a sturdy weaver and fervent lover whom I had the right to call my friend.

He was a man of learning and fervent piety, a preacher of great fame, and an exemplary parish priest.

Philip is bent on enlarging his wife's mind, and hopes to awake in her his fervent love for art.

It would be easy to bring forward testimony regarding the fervent admiration bestowed on Miss Edgeworth by her contemporaries.

I hope to render still more fervent, still more glowing, their love for their country, and for the Republic.

Once on a time, when some of them were with me, one of them inquired whether I was fervent in prayer.

Only a trusting, open, hearty, fervent prayer is said to help; but this help lies in the prayer itself.

The patriotism of the members was appealed to in fervent terms to provide funds for maintaining the national independence.

Unless it be that, as the fervent, blazing sun, Pours forth such beams no mortal eye can look upon.

One of the first, and most important of those duties which are incumbent upon us, is fervent and united prayer.

Suddenly Gregory dropped the handle, and impressed a fervent kiss on the fat hand that guided the linen.

As I returned my fervent hopes were dashed by so many fears; my impatience became in the highest degree painful.

The president himself performed this part of the ceremony, and I was told that he was unusually fervent.

We can almost imagine we hear them utter a fervent "thank goodness" as they reach that home of heart's desire.

He probably did not know the boy personally, and imagined him the counterpart of his gallant, fervent father.

Chan was delighted with this news, and his prayers and offerings became still more frequent and more fervent.

She hoped great things from the quiet, earnest boy, in whom she had observed signs of fervent piety.

The fervent exclamation of some wretch disgusted with the world whose only consolation was found in this retirement.

Their dream kisses leave her modesty untouched, their fervent speeches bring no faintest flush to her virgin cheeks.

There was in his preaching a good basis of thought, with a practical application, and a tone of fervent piety.

It was by fervent prayer and diligent search that you have obtained the testimony you are now able to bear.

Activity and freedom of thought were receiving development at the same time that fervent faith and fervent piety were.

With fervent gratitude to the Almighty he continued the Psalm: "Happy are the people whose lot is thus, etc."

Though he may include in the question a fervent regret for the fate which attended her wandering from him.

In asking your pardon, I offer my sincere thanks for your kindness, and my fervent prayers for your welfare.

His attention to pious discourse testified the earnest thirst of his soul; nor was he less fervent in practice.

And by a spontaneous movement the four gentlemen threw themselves into each other's arms with fervent prayers to Heaven.

He was of course forced to kiss his mother, but the kiss was not very fervent in its nature.

Their last words, were words of love, glowing with a fervent wish that our cherished hopes might be realized.

What is this but putting in fervent and the most striking words the foundation of all real Mystical Religion?

Where friendship is reversed, and turned to enmity, the latter is generally as extreme, as the former was fervent.

And to her upon the same day, in the same hour, both declaring Fervent love, they sent two letters.

He found the good old man sitting by his window, reading over the Psalms, in a low, fervent tone.

The happiness of France was my only thought; it shall ever be the object of my most fervent prayers.

And I do not think there was a single heart present that did not send out a fervent response!

Nor was he less careful to keep his benevolent affections fervent, than his understanding free from a wrong bias.

She was a fervent Baptist, and it was owing to her that Catherine had been brought into the community.

Take a man at his first conversion, either to the faith or to a good life, and how fervent he is!

She only replied by a fervent pressure of his arm and a glance of proud confidence in her lover.

It so happened that the more fervent Imperialists had previously offered him a dictatorship, but he had declined it.

He clasped her to him in a fervent embrace, and opened his lips to tell her the secret at last.

They were then bidden prepare for death, which they did by kneeling down and engaging in fervent prayer.

"If you only knew how sick I am of being April Poole you wouldn't be afraid," was the fervent answer.

While he listened to his strange and fervent warnings, he determined to find out if he knew what had happened.

Her own nature was both fervent and religious, but she could not accept intolerance either in belief or in disbelief.

Accept the most fervent wishes for your health and happiness, and assurances of the greatest respect and consideration.

And once again went their great arms around each other; their lips closing in kisses loud and fervent as ever.

Long before he left France, he had learned to love the country and its people with a sincere, fervent attachment.

I have passed the greater part of my life upon an element where this sacred law demands a fervent worship.

And then, a little confused by her own fervent tone, she changed the subject, and asked about Ted.

Not only was the denial fervent and calm, but Selina's manner and countenance conveyed the impression of truth.

The objects of their fond and fervent prayers, Wallace and his little army, were rapidly pursuing their march.

"Magic skin," he repeated, and breathed a wish too fervent for utterance even in the hut where he stood alone.

And then, clasping my arms about her, I gave her averted cheek (her charming lip designed) a fervent kiss.

Releasing her hands, he drew the girl close to him, and imprinted a fervent kiss upon her burning lips.

The queen had again concealed the dagger in her bosom, and looked up to heaven with eyes full of fervent gratitude.

He beholds the elements melting with fervent heat, and he turns their rays to the healing of his sores.

She is a most fervent young person, and cannot understand being less than in deadly earnest over any question.

He was noted at college for his fervent piety as well as for his remarkable talents and sound scholarship.

Some will blaze in brighter radiance and glow with more fervent heat because they move in orbits closer to the sun.

Two minutes later, he left the house, and fervent good wishes followed him from the party on the stoop.

Andrew Jackson, then Major-General of the State Militia, was especially fervent and entertained Burr at his great log house.

I saw women rush forward, and welcome with tears, fervent thanks, and joy, a father, a brother, a husband.

As I gazed at the distant and radiant city, I felt my heart swell with fervent and unspeakable longing.

We also owe him fervent prayers for his safety and for the spiritual and temporal prosperity of the State.