ardent ardent /ˈɑːrdənt/

adjective

1. () Characterized by intense emotion  ( fervid , perfervid , torrid , ardent , fervent , fiery , impassioned )
   characterized by intense emotion
    Ardent love
   ardent love
    An ardent lover
   an ardent lover
    A fervent desire to change society
   a fervent desire to change society
    A fervent admirer
   a fervent admirer
    Fiery oratory
   fiery oratory
    An impassioned appeal
   an impassioned appeal
    A torrid love affair
   a torrid love affair
   
2. Glowing or shining like fire  ( ardent )
   glowing or shining like fire
    From rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes
   from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes
    Frightened by his ardent burning eyes
   frightened by his ardent burning eyes
   
3. Characterized by strong enthusiasm  ( ardent , warm )
   characterized by strong enthusiasm
    Ardent revolutionaries
   ardent revolutionaries
    Warm support
   warm support