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ardent

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːd(ə)nt/
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Definition of ardent

adjective

  • 1very enthusiastic or passionate:an ardent supporter of the conservative cause
  • 2 archaic or literary burning; glowing:the ardent flames

Derivatives

ardency

noun

ardently

adverb

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French ardant from Latin ardens, ardent-, from ardere 'to burn'

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