ardor

CEFRC2

/ˈɑːdə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Strong enthusiasm or passion for something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Intense heat.

Examples

  • She still burns with the ardor of youth.

  • I rushed towards her, and embraced her with ardour; but the deathly languor and coldness of the limbs told me, that what I now held in my arms had ceased to be the Elizabeth whom I had loved and cherished.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.

  2. Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English ardour, ardowr, ardure, from Anglo-Norman ardour, from Old French ardur, from Latin ardor, from ardere (“to burn”).