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ardent — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • afire adj On fire, whether literally or as a figure of speech for strong emotion.
  • ardent adjective Full of strong feeling, enthusiasm, or devotion.
  • burning adjective On fire, or so hot it seems to be on fire.
  • earnest adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
  • fiery adj Consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing.

Senses

ardent is used for these senses in English:

  • afire On fire (often metaphorically).
  • ardent Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.
  • ardent (literary) Providing light or heat.
  • burning So hot as to seem to burn (something).
  • burning Feeling great passion.
  • earnest Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
  • fiery Of or relating to fire.

Related French words