Definition

Very enthusiastic or passionate about something, often to an extreme degree.

Example

Her perfervid speech inspired everyone in the audience to take action.

Conversation

Did you see how perfervid he was during the debate?

Yeah, he was so passionate about his ideas!

I wonder if he always gets that perfervid when discussing his favorite topics.

I think he does; it really shows how much he cares.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Perfervid → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through or thoroughly) and "fervidus" (from Latin, meaning boiling or hot). The word "perfervid" describes something that is intensely passionate or fervent, as if it is boiling over with emotion.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'thoroughly' ('per-') 'boiling' ('fervidus') with passion — that's why perfervid means intensely passionate.

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