Ardent

a.	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 eyes.
	3.	Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper. An ardent and impetuous race. - Macaulay.

Adj.	1.	ardent - characterized by intense emotion; "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a burning enthusiasm"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair" Synonyms: fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid, burning
	2.	ardent - characterized by strong enthusiasm; "ardent revolutionaries"; "warm support" Synonyms: warm
	3.	ardent - 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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