ardency

ar·den·cy

noun \ˈär-d^ən(t)-sē\

Definition of ARDENCY

: the quality or state of being ardent

Examples of ARDENCY

1. <the ardency in the social worker's voice surprised me>

First Known Use of ARDENCY

1549

Related to ARDENCY

Synonyms: ardor, emotion, enthusiasm, fervency, fervidness, fervor, fire, heat, intenseness, intensity, passion, passionateness, vehemence, violence, warmth, white heat

Antonyms: impassiveness, impassivity, insensibility, insensibleness, insensitiveness, insensitivity

Related Words: cathexis; emotionalism, emotionality, histrionics, mawkishness, melodrama, sappiness, sentimentality; eagerness, earnestness, excitement, gusto, keenness, zest; fanaticism, fever, hot-bloodedness, infatuation, mania, obsession, zeal; compassion, responsiveness, sentiment, sympathy, tenderness; torridity, torridness

Near Antonyms: aloofness, calmness, collectedness, composure, detachedness, dryness, phlegm, reserve, reservedness, reticence, taciturnity; apathy, indifference, stoicism, stoniness, unconcern; stiffness, woodenness; chilliness, coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness

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