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ardent

American  
[ahr-dnt] / ˈɑr dnt /

adjective

  1. having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent.

    an ardent vow;

    ardent love.
    Synonyms:
    impassioned, eager, fervid

  2. intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous.

    an ardent theatergoer;

    an ardent student of French history.
    Synonyms:
    keen, avid

  3. fiercely bright; glowing like fire.

    They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.

  4. Archaic or Literary. burning, fiery, or hot.

    the ardent core of a star.
ardent British  
/ ˈɑːdənt /

adjective

  1. expressive of or characterized by intense desire or emotion; passionate

    ardent love

  2. intensely enthusiastic; eager

    an ardent longing

  3. glowing, flashing, or shining

    ardent eyes

  4. rare burning

    an ardent fever
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Other Word Forms

  • ardency noun
  • ardently adverb
  • ardentness noun

Etymology

Origin of ardent

First recorded in 1325–75; from Latin ārdent- (stem of ārdēns, present participle of ārdēre “to burn”), equivalent to ārd- “burn” + -ent- noun and adjective suffix ( -ent ), replacing Middle English ardant, from Middle French

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