Definition of ardor
1a : an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling the sudden ardors of youthb : extreme vigor or energy : intensity the ardor of a true believerc : zeald : loyalty
2 : sexual excitement
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Examples of ardor in a Sentence
the sudden ardors of youth
candidates for citizenship reciting the oath of allegiance to the United States with all the ardor that they could muster
Origin and Etymology 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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playDefinition of ardor for English Language Learners
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: a strong feeling of energy or eagerness
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: a strong feeling of love
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