Added 9 October 2026
ardent
/ˈɑːdənt/ adjective
In Latin: calidus, flagrāns, igneus First recorded: 14th century Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ardent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Characterized by intense emotion.
ardent love
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Characterized by strong enthusiasm.
ardent revolutionaries
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Glowing or shining like fire.
from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes
Origin
First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, present participle of ardeō (“to burn”).
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