ARDENT
Dictionary entry overview: What does ardent mean? • ARDENT (adjective)
The adjective ARDENT has 3 senses:
1. characterized by intense emotion
2. characterized by strong enthusiasm
3. glowing or shining like fire
Familiarity information: ARDENT used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• ARDENT (adjective)
Meaning:
Characterized by intense emotion
Synonyms:
perfervid; impassioned; fiery; fervid; fervent; ardent; torrid; burning
Context examples:
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
Similar:
passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)
Meaning:
Characterized by strong enthusiasm
Synonyms:
ardent; warm
Context examples:
ardent revolutionaries / warm support
Similar:
enthusiastic (having or showing great excitement and interest)
Meaning:
Glowing or shining like fire
Context examples:
from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes / frightened by his ardent burning eyes
Similar:
bright (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts)
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