ardent meaning and definition

ARDENT adjective

Definition of ardent (adjective)

1. characterized by intense emotion
   • "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
2. characterized by strong enthusiasm
   • "ardent revolutionaries"; "warm support"
   • synonyms: warm
3. glowing or shining like fire
   • "from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes"- Alexander Pope; "frightened by his ardent burning eyes"