Ardor
/ˈɑːrdər/
nounIntermediate📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
Great warmth of feeling; passion; zeal.
/ˈɑːrdər/
nounpositiveIntermediate
General
Intense feeling of passion or enthusiasm
Her ardor for painting was infectious.
💡 Simply: Strong, passionate feeling.
More Examples
2
He pursued his goals with unwavering ardor.
How It's Used
Literary
"He spoke with ardor about his new project."
Romantic
"Their youthful ardor quickly faded."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Middle French *ardor, from Latin *ardor, from ardēre "to burn".
The word has been used since the 14th century, often in literary contexts to describe intense emotions.
Memory tip
Think of 'burning' passion – ardor is like intense heat.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"to burn"
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Common misspellings
ardour
Practice
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