Fervent and Perfunctory

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Fervent adjective - Having or expressing great depth of feeling.

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Perfunctory is an antonym for fervent.

Nearby Words: fervid, fervently, fervency

Perfunctory adjective - Having or showing a lack of interest or concern.

Usage example: the violinist delivered a perfunctory performance that displayed none of the passion and warmth he was once known for

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Fervent is an antonym for perfunctory.

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Perfunctory and Fervent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fervent/perfunctory

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