Fervencies

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A state of intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm; an expression characterized by warmth or fervor in dealing with subjects or emotions; the quality of being marked by fervent zeal or intense devotion to a cause or belief
2. An emotional intensity reflecting an ardent passion or enthusiasm for something; a manifestation of heartfelt fervor expressed in actions or words; the trait of exhibiting relentless enthusiasm and energy towards goals or causes
3. A condition marked by deep emotional fervor or ardor towards a belief or activity; a passionate display of zeal that energizes one's pursuits; the essence of exhibiting great warmth and intensity in both feelings and behaviors

Etymology: "Fervencies" is the plural of "fervency," so it is simply the form used when speaking of several instances or kinds of intense feeling. The base word traces back to the Latin "fervere," meaning to boil or glow, which is also the root of "fervent" and "fervour." Its literal sense of heat has carried over into the figurative sense of ardent passion, so the same image of something bubbling over sits behind expressions of zeal.

Synonyms: zeal, passion, intensity

Antonyms: apathy, indifference