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ardent

ar·dent

UK/ˈɑːdənt/ US/ˈɑɹdənt/ uncommon literary

adjective

1.

characterized by intense emotion

  • “ardent love”
  • “an ardent lover”
  • “a burning enthusiasm”
  • “a fervent desire to change society”
  • “a fervent admirer”
  • “fiery oratory”
  • “an impassioned appeal”
  • “a torrid love affair”
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2.

characterized by strong enthusiasm

  • “ardent revolutionaries”
  • “warm support”
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3.

glowing or shining like fire

  • “from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes” Alexander Pope
  • “frightened by his ardent burning eyes”
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Origin

First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, present participle of ardeō (“to burn”).

Phrases

  • ardent spirits

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