(adj) characterized by intense emotion, Syn.fervid, torrid, impassioned, perfervid, fiery, fervent, Example: ardent love; an ardent lover; a fervent desire to change society; a fervent admirer; fiery oratory; an impassioned appeal; a torrid love affair
(adv) in an ardent manner, Example: the spirit of God knew very well that there was a deeper question to be settled before there could be the intervention in power that was so ardently desired
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
a. [ OE. ardaunt, F. ardant, p. pr. of arder to burn, fr. L. ardere. ] 1. Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper. [ 1913 Webster ]
An ardent and impetuous race. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
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