a. | 1. | Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; |
2. | Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; | |
3. | Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; |
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" |
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" |