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Enthusiastic vs Fervid - What's the difference?

enthusiastic | fervid |

As adjectives the difference between enthusiastic and fervid

is that enthusiastic is with zealous fervor; excited, motivated while fervid is intensely hot, emotional, or zealous.

enthusiastic

English

(enthusiasm)

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
  • A young man of a visionary and enthusiastic character. — W. Irving.
    an enthusiastic lover of art

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    fervid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Intensely hot, emotional, or zealous.
  • Synonyms

    * fervent * ardent * zealous * impassioned * torrid

    Antonyms

    * frigid