ardor
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dər noun
1.
great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion: She spoke persuasively and with ardor.
2.
intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm; zeal: his well-known ardor for Chinese art.
3.
burning heat.
Also, especially British, ar·dour.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin, equivalent to ārd(ēre) to burn + -or -or1; replacing Middle English ardure < Old French ardur < Latin, as above; 17th century ardour < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin, equivalent to ārd(ēre) to burn + -or -or1; replacing Middle English ardure < Old French ardur < Latin, as above; 17th century ardour < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
Synonyms
1. fervency, spirit, earnestness, intensity.
1. fervency, spirit, earnestness, intensity.
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| —n | |
| 1. | feelings of great intensity and warmth; fervour |
| 2. | eagerness; zeal |
| [C14: from Old French ardour, from Latin ārdor, from ārdēre to burn] | |
| ardor or (US) ardor | |
| —n | |
| [C14: from Old French ardour, from Latin ārdor, from ārdēre to burn] | |
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Word Origin & History
ardor
late 14c., "heat of passion or desire," from O.Fr. ardour (12c.), from L. ardorem (nom. ardor) "a flame, fire," from ardere "to burn" (see ardent). In M.E., used of base passions; since Milton's time, of noble ones.
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Example sentences
Many teen acts have failed to rekindle fans' ardor upon reuniting.
He certainly gave much to many with courage and ardor.
Her fame consisted of an ever-widening swath of ardor and awe that she left in her wake whenever she sang.
There are signs of this ardor all over the fruit and vegetable world.
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