ardent
- Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.
- (literary) Providing light or heat.
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɑːdənt/
Etymology
In summary
First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, present participle of ardeō (“I burn”).
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