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- [ahr-dnt]
- /ˈɑr dnt/
- /ˈɑː.dənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-dnt]
- /ˈɑr dnt/
Definitions of ardent word
- adjective ardent Ardent is used to describe someone who has extremely strong feelings about something or someone. 3
- adjective ardent expressive of or characterized by intense desire or emotion; passionate 3
- adjective ardent intensely enthusiastic; eager 3
- adjective ardent glowing, flashing, or shining 3
- adjective ardent burning 3
- adjective ardent warm or intense in feeling; passionate 3
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Origin of ardent
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; < Latin ārdent- (stem of ārdēns, present participle of ārdēre to burn), equivalent to ārd- burn + -ent- -ent; replacing Middle English ardant < Middle French
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Parts of speech for Ardent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ardent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ardent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ardent
adj ardent
- avid — You use avid to describe someone who is very enthusiastic about something that they do.
- zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- impassioned — filled with intense feeling or passion; passionate; ardent.
- vehement — zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.
- intense — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.
Antonyms for ardent
adj ardent
- dispassionate — free from or unaffected by passion; devoid of personal feeling or bias; impartial; calm: a dispassionate critic.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- cold-blooded — Someone who is cold-blooded does not show any pity or emotion.
- disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
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