ardent

Meaning

Adjective

Full of ardor; fervent, passionate.
Burning; glowing; shining.

Origin

First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, participle of ardeō.

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