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Definitions

ardently

[ahr-dnt-lee] / ˈɑr dnt li /

ADVERB

busily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assiduously carefully diligently eagerly earnestly energetically enthusiastically hastily hurriedly laboriously nimbly painstakingly purposefully restlessly vigorously

WEAK

agilely animatedly arduously briskly expeditiously fervently indefatigably industriously like all get out like the devil like the dickens perseveringly persistently seriously speedily spiritedly strenuously studiously unremittingly unweariedly vigilantly vivaciously zealously

Antonyms

WEAK

idly inactively quietly

ADVERB

eagerly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actively breathlessly cordially earnestly energetically enthusiastically fervently gladly heartily hungrily impatiently intently longingly promptly readily sincerely vigorously willingly zealously

STRONG

thirstily

WEAK

anticipatorily cravingly expectantly fiercely full tilt rapidly speedily spiritedly strenuously with enthusiasm with gusto zestfully

Antonyms

WEAK

grudgingly listlessly unwillingly

ADVERB

gladly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerfully cheerily cordially enthusiastically freely gleefully gratefully heartily readily warmly willingly

WEAK

acquiescently beatifically blissfully blithely contentedly delightedly delightfully ecstatically enchantedly felicitously gaily genially jocundly jovially joyfully joyously lovingly merrily paradisiacally passionately pleasantly pleasingly pleasurably rapturously sweetly with good grace with pleasure with relish zealously zestfully

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unwillingly

WEAK

sadly unhappily

ADVERB

lovingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiringly affectionately earnestly fondly longingly passionately respectfully reverently thoughtfully warmly zealously

WEAK

adoringly appreciatively attentively considerately devotedly dotingly endearingly enrapturedly fervently generously impassionedly kindly loyally rapturously yearningly

ADVERB

warmly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emotionally excitedly intensely passionately

ADVERB

zealously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avidly eagerly enthusiastically fervently passionately vigorously

Example Sentences

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Even Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman who was ardently skeptical of regulation, eventually realized this.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

This is something they have tried ardently to avoid.

From Salon • May 15, 2025

The US couple, aged 37 and 38, ardently believe that the world needs to have more babies or risk civilisational collapse.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

But this plan isn’t finalized yet, and the leader of the House’s tax-writing committee is ardently against this timeline.

From Slate • Dec. 7, 2024

It is my suspicion that he is too sensible of how words desert him to tell tales in company; but I wish ardently that he should speak freely.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

ardently

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