ardor

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
  2. noun intense feeling of love
  3. noun feelings of great warmth and intensity

Etymology

From Middle English ardour, ardowr, ardure, from Anglo-Norman ardour, from Old French ardur, from Latin ardor, from ardere (“to burn”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

ardour, elan, zeal

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