What is "fervidness"

Fervid \Fer"vid\, a. [L. fervidus, fr. fervere. See Fervent.]

1. Very hot; burning; boiling.

   The mounted sun Shot down direct his fervid rays.
   --Milton.

2. Ardent; vehement; zealous.

   The fervid wishes, holy fires.
   --Parnell. -- Fer"vid*ly, adv. -- Fer"vid*ness, n.

n. feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor" [syn: ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fire]