Main Entry:

ar·dent

Pronunciation:

\ˈär-d^ənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ardent-, ardens, present participle of ardēre to burn, from ardor

Date:

14th century

1 : characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity <ardent proponents of the bill> 2 : fiery, hot <an ardent sun> 3 : shining, glowing <ardent eyes>

synonyms see impassioned

— ar·dent·ly adverb