Synonyms of ardent

Adjective


1. ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid, passionate (vs. passionless)

usage: characterized by intense emotion; "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair"

2. ardent, warm, enthusiastic (vs. unenthusiastic)

usage: characterized by strong enthusiasm; "ardent revolutionaries"; "warm support"

3. ardent, bright (vs. dull)

usage: glowing or shining like fire; "from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes"- Alexander Pope; "frightened by his ardent burning eyes"

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Definition and meaning of ardent (Dictionary)