Perfervid

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

Definitions of perfervid

adjective excessively passionate or fervent

Example Sentences

A1 She is a perfervid fan of the pop star.

A2 The perfervid supporters cheered loudly for their team.

B1 The perfervid speech by the politician roused the crowd.

B2 The perfervid artist poured all of their emotions into their latest masterpiece.

C1 Her perfervid dedication to the cause inspired others to join the movement.

C2 The perfervid commitment of the volunteers led to the success of the project.

Examples of perfervid in a Sentence

formal The perfervid speech by the politician stirred up strong emotions in the audience.

informal She's always been a perfervid fan of that band, following them to every concert.

slang I can't believe how perfervid he gets about his favorite sports team.

figurative Her perfervid dedication to her cause was like a flame that couldn't be extinguished.

Grammatical Forms of perfervid

past tense

perfervid

plural

perfervids

comparative

more perfervid

superlative

most perfervid

present tense

perfervids

future tense

will perfervid

perfect tense

have perfervid

continuous tense

is perferviding

singular

perfervid

positive degree

perfervid

infinitive

to perfervid

gerund

perferviding

participle

perfervided

Origin and Evolution of perfervid

First Known Use: 1656 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'perfervid' originated from Latin, specifically from the combination of the prefix 'per-' meaning thoroughly and the word 'fervidus' meaning fervent or ardent.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is extremely passionate or fervent, the word 'perfervid' has evolved to also connote excessive or exaggerated enthusiasm in modern usage.