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ar·dent
ardent
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- pronunciation:
- ar
dnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having or characterized by very strong feelings such as passion, devotion, or desire; fervent.
He was not a very religious man, but his wife was an ardent believer.I've always been an ardent fan of reggae.- synonyms:
- burning, devoted, fervent, fervid, impassioned, intense, passionate, perfervid
- antonyms:
- cool, frigid
- similar words:
- big, dear, desirous, devout, eager, emotional, enthusiastic, heated, high-spirited, hot, lyrical, romantic, spirited, strong, torrid, zealous
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definition 2: |
vehement.
He put forward an ardent defense of his point of view.The minister's ardent sermons sometimes frightened the children.- synonyms:
- energetic, fierce, flaming, forceful, intense, vehement
- antonyms:
- easygoing
- similar words:
- concentrated, fiery, heated, passionate, red-hot, strenuous, strong, vigorous
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related words: |
amatory, amorous, avid, effusive, erotic, fierce, hearty, keen, loving, mad, rabid, solicitous, special, violent, voracious |
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derivation: |
ardently (adv.) |
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