Ardor

/ˈärdər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Great enthusiasm or passion.

She pursued her art with ardor, dedicating countless hours to her craft.

Intense heat or fire; fiery strength.

The ardor of the sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.

Zeal or fervor in doing something.

His ardor for social justice motivated him to volunteer in various community projects.

From Latin 'ardor', meaning 'burning' or 'passion'.

ardor for learning

A strong passion or enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge.

ardor in romance

Intense passion or enthusiasm in romantic relationships.

ardor of youth

The passionate and enthusiastic qualities associated with youth.

fervent

Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

zealous

Having or showing zeal; fervent.

passionate

Showing or caused by strong feelings or beliefs.

A wild enthusiasm.

He's got such ardor for that band, it's like a cult!

Intense excitement about something.

Her ardor for the new video game is infectious!