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- [ahr-dnt]
- /ˈɑr dnt/
- /ˈɑː.dənt/
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- [ahr-dnt]
- /ˈɑr dnt/
Definitions of ardently word
- adjective ardently having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love. 1
- adjective ardently intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous: an ardent theatergoer. an ardent student of French history. 1
- adjective ardently vehement; fierce: They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes. 1
- adjective ardently burning, fiery, or hot: the ardent core of a star. 1
- noun ardently Fervently. 1
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Origin of ardently
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; < Latin ārdent- (stem of ārdēns, present participle of ārdēre to burn), equivalent to ārd- burn + -ent- -ent; replacing Middle English ardant < Middle French
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Parts of speech for Ardently
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adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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ardently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adv ardently
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
adverb ardently
- keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- fervidly — heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm, etc.: a fervid orator.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
- anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
- tenderly — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
Antonyms for ardently
adv ardently
- idly — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- sadly — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
adverb ardently
- dispassionately — free from or unaffected by passion; devoid of personal feeling or bias; impartial; calm: a dispassionate critic.
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