Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun fervour
2 senses of fervour
Sense 1
excitement, excitation, inflammation, fervor, fervour -- (the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation")
=> emotional arousal -- (the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior)
Sense 2
ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fire, fervidness -- (feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor")
=> passion, passionateness -- (a strong feeling or emotion)