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ardent

[ ahr-dnt ]

adjective

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

    an ardent vow;

    ardent love.

    Synonyms: , ,

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

    an ardent theatergoer;

    an ardent student of French history.

    Synonyms: ,

  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

/ ˈɑːəԳ /

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

  • ˈԳ, noun
  • ˈԳٱ, adverb
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  • ·Գ· adverb
  • ·· [ahr, -dn-see], ·Գ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of ardent1

First recorded in 1325–75; from Latin Գ- (stem of ŧԲ, present participle of ŧ “to burn”), equivalent to - “burn” + -ent- noun and adjective suffix ( -ent ), replacing Middle English ardant, from Middle French
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of ardent1

C14: from Latin ŧ to burn
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