Hypertext Webster Gateway: "ardent"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Ardent \Ar"dent\, 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.
2. Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing;
shining; as, ardent eyes. --Dryden.
3. Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate;
fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings,
zeal, hope, temper.
An ardent and impetuous race. --Macaulay.
Syn: Burning; hot; fiery; glowing; intense; fierce; vehement;
eager; zealous; keen; fervid; fervent; passionate;
affectionate.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
ardent
adj 1: characterized by intense emotion; "ardent love"; "an ardent
lover"; "a burning enthusiasm"; "a fervent desire to
change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory";
"an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair" [syn:
{burning(a)}, {fervent}, {fervid}, {fiery}, {impassioned},
{perfervid}, {torrid}]
2: characterized by strong enthusiasm; "ardent
revolutionaries"; "warm support" [syn: {warm}]
3: glowing or shining like fire; "from rank to rank she darts
her ardent eyes"- Alexander Pope; "frightened by his
ardent burning eyes"
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