ardency

Variant of ardent

ardent definition

ar·dent (är′dənt)

adjective

  1. warm or intense in feeling; passionate ardent love
  2. intensely enthusiastic or devoted; zealous an ardent disciple
  3. glowing; radiant
  4. burning; aflame

Etymology: ME < OFr ardant < L ardens, prp. of ardere, to burn; akin to aridus, arid

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