ardent

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective characterized by intense emotion
  2. adjective characterized by strong enthusiasm
  3. adjective glowing or shining like fire; - Alexander Pope

Etymology

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”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid

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