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FERVENTLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
With passionate fervor
Example:
a fierily opinionated book
Synonyms:
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Pertainym:
fervent (characterized by intense emotion)
Context examples:
It is well I drew the curtain, thought I; and I wished fervently he might not discover my hiding-place: nor would John Reed have found it out himself; he was not quick either of vision or conception; but Eliza just put her head in at the door, and said at once—She is in the window-seat, to be sure, Jack.
(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)
But even the satisfaction of talking with a distant connection of the British nobility did not render Amy forgetful of time, and when the proper number of minutes had passed, she reluctantly tore herself from this aristocratic society, and looked about for Jo, fervently hoping that her incorrigible sister would not be found in any position which should bring disgrace upon the name of March.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
Dare I fervently implore Mr. T. to see my misguided husband, and to reason with him?
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
He staggered along like a drunken man, murmuring fervently aloud: "By God! By God!"
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
So Amy sailed away to find the Old World, which is always new and beautiful to young eyes, while her father and friend watched her from the shore, fervently hoping that none but gentle fortunes would befall the happy-hearted girl, who waved her hand to them till they could see nothing but the summer sunshine dazzling on the sea.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
“Doen't ye, dearest Dan'l, doen't ye!” cried Mrs. Gummidge, fervently.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“Oh, thank Heaven!” cried Agnes, fervently.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
Do you remember that I tried to tell you, when I came home, what a debt of gratitude I owed you, dearest Agnes, and how fervently I felt towards you?
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
She lifted up her eyes, and solemnly declared that she would devote herself to this task, fervently and faithfully.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
How lovingly and fervently did it commend the pretty creature I had won, with all her artless graces best displayed, to my most gentle care!
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
