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ardent

[ahr-dnt] / ˈɑr dnt /
ADJECTIVE
very enthusiastic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avid fervent fierce impassioned intense keen passionate vehement zealous
WEAK
agog blazing burning desirous eager fervid fiery horny hot hungry lovey-dovey lusty spirited thirsty warm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic calm cool dispassionate dull indifferent unenthusiastic unexcited unpassionate
WEAK
cold cold-blooded disloyal frigid lukewarm
ADJECTIVE
loyal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
devoted resolute steadfast
WEAK
allegiant constant faithful true
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disloyal untrustworthy
WEAK
cold cold-blooded cool dispassionate frigid indifferent lukewarm unenthusiastic

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Colombia-Portugal is only a group-stage match, but the combination of ardent fan support for these teams—and the game’s location—have driven resale prices past the Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

"HBO, the producers and Mike White are saddened that they won't get to work with her, but remain ardent fans and very much hope to work with the legendary actress on another project soon."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

HBO, the producers and Mike White are saddened that they won’t get to work with her, but remain ardent fans and very much hope to work with the legendary actress on another project soon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The certainty that he was finally fighting for his own liberation and not for abstract ideals, for slogans that politicians could twist left and right according to the circumstances, filled him with an ardent enthusiasm.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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