Ardor

/ΛˆΙ‘Λ(ΙΉ)dΙ™(ΙΉ)/

The meaning and definition of Ardor, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
  2. Intense heat.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms elan fire in the belly passion zeal intensity
Antonyms apathy

Origin

From Anglo-Norman ardour, from Latin ardor.

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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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