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ardent.

Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɑːdənt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɑɹdənt/General-American
  1. Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.

  2. Providing light or heat.

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Where this word comes from

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 (“to burn”).

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