Antonyms for fervently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : fur-vuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɜr vənt


Definition of fervently

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French fervent, from Latin ferventem (nominative fervens) "boiling, hot, glowing," figuratively "violent, impetuous, furious," present participle of fervere "to boil, glow," from PIE root *bhreue- (see brew). The figurative sense of "impassioned" is first attested c.1400. Related: Fervency; fervently.
  • As in seriously : adv not humorously
  • As in eagerly : adv anxiously
  • As in lovingly : adv tenderly
  • As in busily : adv actively; intently
  • As in zealously : adv in a zealous manner
Example sentences :
  • "You certainly do know your business, son," said Uncle Peter, fervently.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Then he burst into laughter and again shook John fervently by the hand.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "I'll do it, if he's to be found at all," said Dick fervently.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Yet I felt so certain that she would grant my prayer, I had prayed to her so fervently.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I prayed for it so fervently, and she granted my prayer, and saved you even in saving me.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Then he fervently strove to awaken his brother's scientific pride.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I was praying most fervently in my last sheet, and I must not so soon fall a swearing in this.
  • Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
  • Where had he been a year ago, this imp who had fervently crossed himself?
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • "I sure do," put in Mr. Tuttle so fervently that I knew he spoke the truth.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Mr. Sharp took the hand of his companion and pressed it fervently.
  • Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

Synonyms for fervently

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