English Explanatory Dictionary

ardent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.
  2. Providing light or heat.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːdənt/ /ˈɑɹdənt/ En-us-ardent.ogg

Word forms

ardent more ardent most ardent

Etymology

First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, present participle of ardeō (“to burn”).

Synonyms

burning

Related words

ardency ardently ardent spirits ardor

Derived words

ardentness
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