- 1. a. Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever. Source: opted
- 2. a. Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes. Source: opted
- 3. a. Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper. Source: opted
- 4. adj. characterized by intense emotion Source: wordnet
- 5. adj. characterized by strong enthusiasm Source: wordnet
- 6. adj. glowing or shining like fire Source: wordnet
- 7. 1. Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever. 2. Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes. Dryden. 3. Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper. An ardent and impetuous race. Macaulay. Syn. -- Burning; hot; fiery; glowing; intense; fierce; vehement; eager; zealous; keen; fervid; fervent; passionate; affectionate. Source: webster
- 8. j:100 s. characterized by intense emotion s. characterized by strong enthusiasm s. glowing or shining like fire Source: ecdict
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