Associations to the word «Ardent»

Wiktionary

ARDENT, adjective. Full of ardor; fervent, passionate.
ARDENT, adjective. Burning; glowing; shining.
ARDENT SPIRITS, noun. Strong distilled alcoholic liquor or whiskey.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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