What is the meaning of ardent?

adjective

  • Characterized by intense emotion.
    • usage: "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair"
  • Characterized by strong enthusiasm.
    • usage: "ardent revolutionaries"; "warm support"
  • Glowing or shining like fire.
    • usage: "from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes- Alexander Pope; "frightened by his ardent burning eyes"
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