ardent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by intense emotion
    impassioned; perfervid; torrid; fervid; fiery; fervent.
    • ardent love
    • an ardent lover
    • a fervent desire to change society
    • a fervent admirer
    • fiery oratory
    • an impassioned appeal
    • a torrid love affair
  2. adjective satellite characterized by strong enthusiasm
    warm.
    • ardent revolutionaries
    • warm support
  3. adjective satellite glowing or shining like fire
    • from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes"- Alexander Pope
    • frightened by his ardent burning eyes

WordNet

Ar"dent adjective
Etymology
OE. ardaunt, F. ardant, p. pr. of arder to burn, fr. L. ardere.
Definitions
  1. Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever.
  2. Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes. Dryden.
  3. Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper.
    An ardent and impetuous race. Macaulay.
    Syn. -- Burning; hot; fiery; glowing; intense; fierce; vehement; eager; zealous; keen; fervid; fervent; passionate; affectionate.

Webster 1913