adjective
Uncommon
ardent
AH-duhnt
Ardent (adjective) means Full of strong feeling, enthusiasm, or devotion. Example: “She was an ardent supporter of the local theatre.”
adjective
1
Full of strong feeling, enthusiasm, or devotion.
"She was an ardent supporter of the local theatre."
"He wrote her an ardent love letter every week."
How to use ardent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPassionate and enthusiastic, as if burning with feeling.
Common pairings
ardent fan
ardent supporter
ardent admirer
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more ardent
- Superlative
- most ardent
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Etymology
From Old French ardant, from Latin ardens, "burning" — the present participle of ardere, "to burn."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ardent” mean?
The word “ardent” means full of strong feeling, enthusiasm, or devotion. In plain terms, passionate and enthusiastic, as if burning with feeling.
How do you pronounce “ardent”?
“Ardent” is pronounced AH-duhnt (/ˈɑɹdənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ardent” in a sentence?
Here is “ardent” used in a sentence: “She was an ardent supporter of the local theatre.”
What part of speech is “ardent”?
“Ardent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ardent” come from?
The word “ardent” comes from Latin. From Old French ardant, from Latin ardens, "burning" — the present participle of ardere, "to burn.".
Is “ardent” a common word?
“Ardent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
