ARDENCY Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

ardency

noun

ˈär-dᵊn(t)-sē

Definition of ardency

as in intensity

depth of feeling the ardency in the social worker's voice surprised me

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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

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Noun

Periods of paralyzing coldness are punctured by moments of passionate intensity; abject declarations of love and remorse follow savage explosions; then come the coercion, denials, gaslighting, and escalations.

— Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
Every Cup game counts toward both the standings and the race for a knockout spot, so expect playoff-level intensity.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of intensity

Noun

Jim warned Wednesday that Wall Street's enthusiasm following the midterm elections could prove short-lived.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
But Paxton and Abbott both lost, suggesting Musk's money wasn't enough to overcome a wave of enthusiasm that saw Democrats capture every statewide office in Texas.

— Katie McQue, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

But Madeley wanted to make sure that was placed alongside Heumann’s joy, warmth, humor, and vulnerability.

— Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Unlike his ’80s productions, which sound understandably brittle by modern standards, the tracks Atkins dropped as Infiniti retain ample warmth and punch.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of warmth

Noun

Evans's passion for golf and the Masters Tournament led them to incorporate elements from Augusta's clubhouse design.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
His passion for fashion eventually led him to work with some of the most illustrious clientele, with Jackie Kennedy and Twiggy just being a few.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of passion

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