Fervent vs. Zealous

Fervent vs. Zealous — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Fervent and Zealous

Ferventadjective

Exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief.

Zealousadjective

Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

Ferventadjective

Having or showing emotional warmth, fervor, or passion.

Zealousadjective

marked by active interest and enthusiasm;

an avid sports fana great walkeran eager beaver

Ferventadjective

Glowing, burning, very hot.

Ferventadjective

characterized by intense emotion;

ardent lovean ardent lovera burning enthusiasma fervent desire to change societya fervent admirerfiery oratoryan impassioned appeala torrid love affair
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Ferventadjective

sincerely or intensely felt;

a cordial regard for his visitor's comforta cordial abhorrence of wastea fervent hope

Ferventadjective

extremely hot;

the fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systemsset out...when the fervid heat subsides