Search Dictionary
Definition of ardent

ardent

/ˈɑːr.dənt/
ar · dent
Adverb:ardently
JUMP TO:

ardent Lexical Profile

ardent Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Characterized by intense enthusiasm, passion, or devotion.

Example

"She has been an ardent supporter of environmental conservation since her college years."

2

Burning, glowing, or fierce with physical heat (chiefly literary or archaic).

Example

"The travelers sought shelter from the ardent midday sun across the desert plains."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for ardent
Antonyms
View all antonyms for ardent

• Rhymes for ardent

• Nearby Words

arctium
arctotis
ardency
ardent
ardently
ardor
arduous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French ardent, from Latin ardens ('burning, glowing'), the present participle of ardere ('to burn'). It was originally used in English to describe distilled alcohol ('ardent spirits') before shifting primarily to metaphorical warmth of emotion.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ardent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ardent
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.