Ardent: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Ardent adjective. Passionate and enthusiastic.
How to say it
AR-dunt/ˈɑːdnt/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (AR).
Ardent in a sentence
An ardent admirer sent her roses after every single show.
He has been an ardent supporter of the local team, win or lose, for forty years.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- passionate
- fervent
- devoted
- eager
Opposite:
- indifferent
- lukewarm
Where ardent comes from
From Latin ardere, to burn.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
He has been an _____ supporter of the local team, win or lose, for forty years.
- ardent
- companionable
- smitten
Show the answer
ardent: He has been an ardent supporter of the local team, win or lose, for forty years.