Intense Emotions

6 words in this vocabulary list

adverb Fervidly is an adverb that describes how something is done with intense emotion or passion.

  • She fervidly defended her thesis during the academic conference.
  • He fervidly argued his point in the meeting.
  • They were fervidly rooting for their favorite team at the game.
  • The artist fervidly painted the canvas with emotion and passion.

adjective extremely angry or full of rage

  • The CEO was furious when he found out about the embezzlement scheme.
  • My mom was furious when she saw my report card.
  • I was so furious, I could have screamed.
  • The storm clouds gathered, dark and furious, ready to unleash their wrath.

adverb Hotly is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done with intense heat or passion.

  • The debate over the new policy was hotly contested among the board members.
  • They were hotly arguing about which movie to watch next.
  • The team was hotly discussing their strategy for the upcoming game.
  • The tension in the room was hotly palpable as they awaited the final decision.

noun a red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

  • The athlete was so dedicated to his training that he would sweat blood to achieve his goals.
  • I'm willing to sweat blood to make sure this party is a success.
  • I swear I'll sweat blood if it means getting that promotion.
  • She was so stressed about the presentation that it felt like she was sweating blood.

adjective full of difficulty or tribulation

  • The torrid heat wave caused temperatures to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • It's been a torrid summer with no relief from the heat.
  • The party was torrid, everyone was dancing and having a great time.
  • Their torrid love affair burned brightly but eventually fizzled out.

noun a French expression meaning 'with reckless abandon' or 'headlong'

adverb modifying how something is done or the manner in which an action is performed

  • Elle s'est lancée dans ce projet à corps perdu, en y consacrant tout son temps et son énergie.
  • Quand il s'agit de jouer au football, il se lance toujours à corps perdu, sans se soucier des conséquences.
  • Elle est tombée amoureuse de lui à corps perdu, elle ne pense plus qu'à lui.
  • Il s'est engagé dans cette bataille à corps perdu, prêt à tout pour atteindre son objectif.