as in intensity
depth of feeling
the ardency in the social worker's voice surprised me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ardency
But even at his most frustrating, the ardency of his thinking draws us to him.
—
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2022
His impassioned speeches the last two weeks endear him to many players, but his ardency proved irksome to others.
—
Joseph Longo,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Jefferson had seen Monacans go in groups to visit the mounds, but the knowledge of their reverence and the ardency of their devotion didn’t satisfy him.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2020
But the actor brings the ardency and intensity of a much younger man.
—
Charles McNulty,
latimes.com,
3 Oct. 2017
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2022
His impassioned speeches the last two weeks endear him to many players, but his ardency proved irksome to others.
—
Joseph Longo,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Jefferson had seen Monacans go in groups to visit the mounds, but the knowledge of their reverence and the ardency of their devotion didn’t satisfy him.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2020
But the actor brings the ardency and intensity of a much younger man.
—
Charles McNulty,
latimes.com,
3 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardency
Noun
-
For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely.
-
The result is a movement whose surfaces absorb and redirect light in alternating intensities, oscillating in an almost alchemical interplay of matte depth and metallic sheen as the wrist moves.
Noun
-
More than one million workers participate, but enthusiasm fades during the Great Depression, signaling that such ownership is fragile without worker protections.
-
And when the winning starts, the enthusiasm can leap at record speed.
Noun
-
Calmus said the uncertainty and emotions that come with having a newborn in intensive care can be difficult to navigate.
-
Clinical psychologists Hillary Halpern and Maureen Perry-Jenkins documented that the transition from single life to fatherhood is often accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions.
Noun
-
Tender swelling, redness or warmth — sometimes with painful or frequent urination or fever — may be epididymitis, the condition Johnson had.
-
By/Rosie Jane's Rosie Eau de Parfum takes a softer, more modern approach, pairing delicate rose petals with skin-like musk and a white amber base that adds a touch of warmth.
Noun
-
Riemenschneider complimented the cleanliness and the family’s passion, Unlu said.
-
Both fandoms known for their unmatched passion and energy.
Cite this Entry
“Ardency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardency. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
