English adjective: ardent | |||
1. | ardent characterized by intense emotion | ||
Samples | Ardent love. An ardent lover. A fervent desire to change society. A fervent admirer. Fiery oratory. An impassioned appeal. A torrid love affair. | ||
Synonyms | fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid | ||
Similar | passionate | ||
Antonyms | passionless | ||
2. | ardent characterized by strong enthusiasm | ||
Samples | Ardent revolutionaries. Warm support. | ||
Synonyms | warm | ||
Similar | enthusiastic | ||
Antonyms | unenthusiastic | ||
3. | ardent glowing or shining like fire | ||
Samples | From rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes. Frightened by his ardent burning eyes. | ||
Similar | bright | ||
Antonyms | dull | ||