noun
ardor
AH-duh
noun
1
Intense warmth of feeling, enthusiasm, or passion.
"He pursued the project with great ardor."
"Nothing could cool her ardor for the cause."
How to Use Ardor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeep enthusiasm or passionate feeling.
UK vs US
Spelled "ardour" in British English, "ardor" in American English.
Common pairings
youthful ardor
ardor for something
Word Forms
ardors plural
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Etymology
From Latin ardor, "a burning, heat, passion," from ardere, "to burn."