ar´dent|ness

ar´dent|ness
ar|dent «AHR duhnt», adjective.
1. glowing with passion; passionate; impassioned: »

ardent love.

SYNONYM(S): fervent.
2. full of zeal; very enthusiastic; eager: »

He is an ardent scout. After reading about the lives of several great Americans, John became an ardent student of American history.

SYNONYM(S): keen.
3. burning; fiery; hot: »

an ardent fever.

4. glowing: »

With flashing flames his ardent eyes were filled (John Dryden).

[< Old French ardant, present participle of ardoir to burn < Latin ārdēre < āridus arid]
ar´dent|ly, adverb.
ar´dent|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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