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Definition of ardor

ardor

/ˈɑːr.dɚ/
(UK: ardour)
ar · dor
Adverb:ardently
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Plural:ardors
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Adjective:ardent
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ardor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American Great warmth of feeling; intense enthusiasm, passion, or devotion.

Example

"She spoke with great ardor about the need for educational reform in underserved communities."

2

American Intense or burning physical heat (chiefly literary or archaic).

Example

"The travelers sought shelter under the canyon walls to escape the fierce ardor of the midday sun."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "ardor" in American English and "ardour" in British and Commonwealth English.

• Rhymes for ardor

• Nearby Words

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arduous
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French ardor, from Latin ardor ("a flame, fire, burning heat, or eagerness"), derived from the verb ardere, meaning "to burn."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ardor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ardor
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