ar ‧ dent /ˈɑːd ə nt $ ˈɑːr-/ BrE AmE adjective [usually before noun]
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: Latin , present participle of ardere 'to burn' ]
1 . showing strong positive feelings about an activity and determination to succeed at it:
an ardent supporter of free trade
2 . literary showing strong feelings of love:
an ardent lover
—ardently adverb