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View synonyms for ardent

ardent

[ ahr-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

/ 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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈardency, noun
  • ˈardently, adverb
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Other Words From

  • ar·dent·ly adverb
  • ar·den·cy [ahr, -dn-see], ar·dent·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ardent1

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of ardent1

C14: from Latin ārdēre to burn
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Example Sentences

Playing Sofia was already something of a dream for Milioti, who became an ardent fan of the Batman universe after her dad took her to see “Batman Returns” when she was 7.

However, there is a twist this time: Trump’s most ardent supporter is electric vehicle magnate Elon Musk.

Antiabortion advocates — including many of his most ardent supporters among conservative evangelicals — pushed him to go further, advocating for a national abortion ban.

And as governor, he has been an ardent defender.

The gathered Georiga women did seem rather weirdly ecstatic by his presence, but that's because they were all Republican party shills and ardent supporters brought in by Fox.

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