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fervour

noun/ˈfɜːvə/

C1CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
FormalRegister

Intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.

The crowd sang the anthem with a fervour that sent shivers down his spine.

Similar: passion, ardour, zeal

Topic: Emotion & the inner life in General English

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