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

For a while, the music hangs there, pieces echoing each other with increasing intensity.

— Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
The 13-inch Neo is designed to handle low-intensity productivity tasks, browsing, streaming, and AI features for students, families, and first-time Mac buyers.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensity

Noun

Jean Dorneval, a former Haiti defense minister, said while there is public enthusiasm and support among Haitians for Bukele’s troops, the government needs to provide answers.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Her enthusiasm for the Mexican tradition came from her oldest sister, who frequently dubbed it her favorite holiday.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Their second record is somewhat sleeker—no song surpasses five minutes—but packs considerable emotion into these tighter forms.

— Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
There’s no doubt that Landseer’s paintings of dogs acting out very human emotions and scenarios appear kitschy to twenty-first-century tastes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of emotion

Noun

Feel free to add a blazer or a turtleneck for extra warmth in case your office AC is still on.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
Harris offered Mirren further coverage and warmth beneath her gown with black nylon tights, a wardrobe staple for most during the colder months.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of warmth

Noun

Indulging that passion and effectively passing it along to Peloton’s members has proven to be the elixir Gentry was missing.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
There is something beautiful about being in a room full of people who share the same passion but bring completely different perspectives.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of passion

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