<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling:<ul><li>passionate, fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.</li></ul></li><li>Synonyms:<ul><li>impassioned, eager, fervid</li></ul></li><li>intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous:<ul><li>an ardent theatergoer; an ardent student of French history.</li></ul></li><li>Synonyms:<ul><li>keen, avid</li></ul></li><li>fiercely bright; glowing like fire:<ul><li>They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.</li></ul></li><li>Archaic or Literary:<ul><li>burning, fiery, or hot: the ardent core of a star.</li></ul></li></ul>