Ardent

Pronunciation: /ˈɑrdənt/

Definitions of ardent

adjective having or showing intense feeling; passionate or enthusiastic

Example Sentences

A1 She is an ardent fan of that TV show.

A2 He is an ardent supporter of the local football team.

B1 The ardent love between the two characters was evident throughout the movie.

B2 His ardent dedication to his work earned him a promotion.

C1 Her ardent passion for social justice drives her to volunteer regularly.

C2 The author's ardent belief in freedom of speech is reflected in his writing.

Examples of ardent in a Sentence

formal She was known for her ardent support of the arts.

informal He's an ardent fan of that TV show.

slang I'm an ardent believer in following your dreams.

figurative His ardent love for her was like a flame that never went out.

Grammatical Forms of ardent

• past tense: ardented
• plural: ardents
• comparative: more ardent
• superlative: most ardent
• present tense: ardent
• future tense: will be ardent
• perfect tense: have been ardent
• continuous tense: is being ardent
• singular: ardent
• positive degree: ardent
• infinitive: to be ardent
• gerund: ardenting
• participle: ardenting

Origin and Evolution of ardent

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ardent' originated from the Latin word 'ardent-' which is the present participle of 'ardere' meaning 'to burn'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ardent' has retained its original meaning of intense passion or enthusiasm, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe anything that is fiery, fervent, or glowing with emotion.