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ardor

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
ardor (US) noun
or chiefly British ardour /ˈɑɚdɚ/
plural ardors
ardor (US)
noun
or chiefly British ardour /ˈɑɚdɚ/
plural ardors
Learner's definition of ARDOR
: a strong feeling of energy or eagerness热情;狂热
[noncount]
[count]
[noncount] : a strong feeling of love激情;热爱
TOEFL BNC: 0 COCA: 20355

ardor

noun

ar·​dor ˈär-dər How to pronounce ardor (audio)
1
a
: an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
the sudden ardors of youth
b
: extreme vigor or energy : intensity
the ardor of a true believer
c
: zeal
d
2
: sexual excitement
Choose the Right Synonym for ardor

passion, fervor, ardor, enthusiasm, zeal mean intense emotion compelling action.

passion applies to an emotion that is deeply stirring or ungovernable.

gave in to his passions

fervor implies a warm and steady emotion.

read the poem aloud with great fervor

ardor suggests warm and excited feeling likely to be fitful or short-lived.

the ardor of their honeymoon soon faded

enthusiasm applies to lively or eager interest in or admiration for a proposal, cause, or activity.

never showed much enthusiasm for sports

zeal implies energetic and unflagging pursuit of an aim or devotion to a cause.

preaches with fanatical zeal

Example Sentences

the sudden ardors of youth candidates for citizenship reciting the oath of allegiance to the United States with all the ardor that they could muster
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English ardour, borrowed from Anglo-French ardur, ardour "burning, fever, passion," borrowed from Latin ardōr-, ardor "burning, flash of light, extreme heat, mental excitement, eagerness, passion," from ardēre "to burn, be fiercely hot, be violently excited, be eager" + -ōr-, -or (earlier *-ōs-, *-ōs), abstract noun suffix — more at ardent

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of ardor was in the 14th century
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