adjective

ardent

ardent, passionate, fervent

She is an ardent supporter of the team.

She is an ardent supporter of the team.

He has an ardent desire to travel.

He has an ardent desire to travel.

an ardent ((noun)) an ardent fan

Synonyms: passionate, fervent, zealous; Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent

From Latin *ardere* 'to burn'.

It sounds like 'arson' (setting fire). An ardent person is 'on fire' with passion.

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