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ar·dor (är′dər)

noun

  1. emotional warmth; passion
  2. eagerness; enthusiasm; zeal
  3. intense heat; fire

Etymology: ME & OFr ardour < L ardor, a flame, fire < ardere: see ardent

ardor Synonyms

ardor

n.

zest, fervor, passion, warmth; see enthusiasm 1. See syn. study atenthusiasm.

ardor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • damp: This in itself was enough to damp the ardor of my enthusiasm.

Adjective modifier

  • great: It is a person with a great ardor for some cause.

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