Ardour Meaning
/ˈɑrdər/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
nounUK, Canada, and Australia spelling of ardor.
"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."— 1816 June – 1817 April/May (date written), [Mary Shelley], chapter VI, in Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. […], volume III, London: […] [Macdonald and Son] for Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones, published 1 January 1818, →OCLC, page 120:
Sentence Examples
Her ardour for the cause inspired others.
The team played with renewed ardour and energy.
She spoke with great ardour about her passion for classical music.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She approached each challenge with great ____, never giving up easily.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He expressed his deep ____ for the cause in a powerful public speech.
Explore More C2 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
She approached each challenge with great ____, never giving up easily.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He expressed his deep ____ for the cause in a powerful public speech.