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ardent

/ˈɑɹdənt/adjective2 syllables

Ardent means: characterized by intense emotion.

Synonyms for ardent11

adjective, as in characterized by intense emotion

fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid, passionate

adjective, as in characterized by strong enthusiasm

warm, enthusiastic

adjective, as in glowing or shining like fire

bright

also used for ardent

burning

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What does ardent mean?3

adjective

1

characterized by intense emotion“ardent love”

2

characterized by strong enthusiasm“ardent revolutionaries”

3

glowing or shining like fire“from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Ardent in a sentence

  • This pair of lovers were carrying on an ardent correspondence.unknown
  • It is our ardent hope that the war will end soon.unknown
  • He went abroad in opposition to her ardent wishes.unknown
  • Mastering science is an ardent wish of our youth.mrtaistoi
  • Only an ardent fan could create such a faithful pastiche of the artist's works.AlanF_US
  • He's an ardent supporter of freedom of speech.DJ_Saidez
  • Did you know that some of the most ardent feminists are men?ddnktr
  • My ardent desire is for you to succeed!menaud

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