Fervid

adj: intensely emotional, feverish

1.Intensely enthusiastic or passionate.
2.Burning, hot, or glowing.
 
At the school board meeting the librarian delivered a fervid speech defending the classic novel against would-be censors.


The fervid sands of Arabia, where T.E. Lawrence staked his claim to military glory.

The fans of Maria Callas were particularly fevid, doing anything to catch a glimpse of the great opera singer.
 
 

Synonyms: brning, impassioned, passsionate, vehement, zealous