Definition of Ardent

Adjective: ardent aa(r)-d(u)nt

Characterized by intense emotion
"ardent love"; "an ardent lover";
- fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid
Characterized by strong enthusiasm
"ardent revolutionaries";
- warm
Glowing or shining like fire
"from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes"; "frightened by his ardent burning eyes"