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Webster 1913 Edition
Ardent
Ar′dent
,Adj.
[OE.
ardaunt
, F. ardant
, p. pr. of arder
to burn, fr. L. ardere
.] 1.
Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery;
as,
ardent
spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent
fever.2.
Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining;
as,
. ardent
eyesDryden.
3.
Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement;
as,
. ardent
love, feelings, zeal, hope, temperAn
ardent
and impetuous race. Macaulay.
Syn. – Burning; hot; fiery; glowing; intense; fierce; vehement; eager; zealous; keen; fervid; fervent; passionate; affectionate.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ardent
'ARDENT
,Adj.
1.
Hot; burning; that causes sensation of burning; as, ardent spirits, that is distilled spirits; an ardent fever.2.
Having the appearance of quality of fire; fierce; as ardent eyes.3.
Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; affectionate; much engaged; zealous; as, ardent love or vows; ardent zeal.