adj.
Pronunciation: ' är-d ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ardent-, ardens, present participle of ard ē re to burn, from ardor
Date: 14th century
1 : characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity < ardent proponents of the bill>
2 : FIERY , HOT <an ardent sun>
3 : SHINING , GLOWING < ardent eyes>
synonyms see IMPASSIONED
– ar · dent · ly adverb