单词 | ardent |
释义 | ar·dent (ärdnt) adj. 1. Expressing or characterized by warmth of feeling; passionate: an ardent lover. 2. Displaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion; fervent: "an impassioned age, so ardent and serious in its pursuit of art" (Walter Pater). 3. a. Burning; fiery. b. Glowing; shining: ardent eyes. [Middle English ardaunt, from Old French ardant, from Latin ārdēns, ārdent-, present participle of ārdēre, to burn; see as- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] arden·cy (-dn-sē) n. ardent·ly adv. |
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