ardent

CEFRC2

/ˈɑːdənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing strong feelings, enthusiasm, or devotion.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Providing light or heat.

Examples

  • It is our ardent hope that the war will end soon.

  • This pair of lovers were carrying on an ardent correspondence.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.

More examples

In context

  • This ardent exploration, absorbing all his energy and interest, made him forget for the moment the mystery of his heritage and the anomaly that cut him off from all his fellows.

  • Nor gushing tears, nor ardent prayers, shall shake our firm decree.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

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”).