fervor

/ˈfər-vər/

Middle English fervour, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French fervur, from Latin fervor, from fervēre seefervent

noun

  1. intensity of feeling or expression

  2. intense heat

booing and cheering with almost equal fervor

passion fervor ardor enthusiasm zeal mean intense emotion compelling action. passion applies to an emotion that is deeply stirring or ungovernable. fervor implies a warm and steady emotion.