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Synonyms
ar·dent (äŕdnt)

[Middle English ardaunt, from Old French ardant, from Latin ārdēns, ārdent- present participle of ārdēre, to burn.]

adjective 

  1. Expressing or characterized by warmth of feeling; passionate: an ardent lover.
  2. Displaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion; fervent: “an impassioned age, so ardent and serious in its pursuit of art” (Walter Pater)
    1. Burning; fiery.
    2. Glowing; shining: ardent eyes.

derivatives

aŕden·cy
noun
aŕdent·ly
adverb