Fervor and Reserve

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Fervor noun - Depth of feeling.

Usage example: surprised by the fervor that her parents' old love letters contained when she discovered them in the attic

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Reserve is an antonym for fervor.

Nearby Words: fervour, fervid, fervency, fervidly

Reserve noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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Fervor is an antonym for reserve.

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