ardent
- 01 C1 Advanced
having or showing very strong feelings about something you like or support.
characterised by intense emotion, passion, or devotion to a cause, person, or activity.
Simple“As an ardent supporter of the local library, she volunteered there every weekend.”
In context“The senator's ardent defense of the new environmental policy resonated deeply with the younger voters in her district.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
very hot or glowing with bright light.
glowing with heat or light; literally burning or fiery.
Simple“The ardent sun beat down on the desert sand all afternoon.”
In context“The poet described the ardent embers of the dying fire, which cast long and flickering shadows across the stone floor.”
“Since then, ardent fans have leapt on any rumours or apparent clues in official Rockstar posts.”
“An ardent Manchester United supporter, the Jamaican has also been a regular participant in the Soccer Aid charity matches over the past decade.”
First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, present participle of ardeō (“I burn”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.