ardour

CEFRC2

/ˈɑrdər/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Strong enthusiasm or passion for something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    British, Canada, and Australia spelling of ardor.

Examples

  • Her ardour for the cause inspired others.

  • She spoke with great ardour about her passion for classical music.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. UK, Canada, and Australia spelling of ardor.

More examples

In context

  • The team played with renewed ardour and energy.

  • The purpose of my visit, and the frightful abnormalities it postulated struck at me all at once with a chill sensation that nearly over-balanced my ardour for strange delvings.

  • 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.

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She approached each challenge with great blank, never giving up easily.

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