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ardor

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ar·dor

noun \ˈär-dər\

Definition of ARDOR

1
a : an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling <the sudden ardors of youth> b : extreme vigor or energy : intensity c : zeal d : loyalty
2
: sexual excitement

Examples of ARDOR

  1. the sudden ardors of youth
  2. <candidates for citizenship reciting the oath of allegiance to the United States with all the ardor that they could muster>

Origin of ARDOR

Middle English ardour, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin ardor burning, heat, ardor, from aridus dry — more at arid
First Known Use: 14th century

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