- (a.) Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes.
- (a.) Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever.
- (a.) Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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