ARDENT


Meaning of ARDENT in English

adj. Function: adjective

1

Synonyms: IMPASSIONED , blazing, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, flaming, hot-blooded, passionate, red-hot

Related Words: enthusiastic, urgent; avid, desirous, eager, keen

Contrasted Words: calm, composed, imperturbable, nonchalant; apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic; disinterested, dispassionate, impartial, uninterested

Antonyms: cool

2 very deep or moving FF1C; had an ardent longing for knowledge FF1E;

Synonyms: extreme, intense

Related Words: crying, importunate, insistent, urgent; great, mighty, powerful, strong

Contrasted Words: feeble, minimal, slight, trivial

3

Synonyms: EAGER , agog, anxious, appetent, athirst, avid, breathless, impatient, keen, thirsty

Related Words: hasty, impetuous, impulsive, precipitate; fervid, fiery, hectic, hot; uncontrolled, ungoverned; earnest, intent, urgent, vehement

Contrasted Words: dull, heavy, inert, leaden, lumpish; languid, lethargic, listless; apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic

Antonyms: easygoing

4

Synonyms: FAITHFUL 1, allegiant, constant, ||dinky-di, liege, loyal, resolute, staunch, steadfast, true

5

Synonyms: HOT 1, broiling, burning, fiery, heated, red-hot, scorching, sizzling, torrid, white-hot

6

Synonyms: SPIRITUOUS , alcoholic, hard, strong

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