— ardently , adv. — ardency /ahr"dn see/ , ardentness , n.
/ahr"dnt/ , adj.
1. having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
2. intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous: an ardent theatergoer. an ardent student of French history.
3. vehement; fierce: They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.
4. burning, fiery, or hot: the ardent core of a star.
[ 1325-75; ardent- (s. of ardens, prp. of ardere to burn), equiv. to ard- burn + -ent- -ENT; r. ME ardant ]
Syn. 1. fervid, eager, impassioned. 2. avid.