ardent
gb/ˈɑɹdənt/ us/ˈɑɹdənt/
B2
English
~ 4500
lelkes, elkötelezett, szenvedélyes, izzó, perzselő, tűző
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is ardent about [something]
She is an ardent supporter of environmental protection.
A környezetvédelem lelkes támogatója.
He became an ardent fan of the local football team.
A helyi futballcsapat lelkes rajongója lett.
The politician had many ardent followers.
As an ardent advocate for education, she volunteers every weekend.
They were ardent believers in the project’s potential.
Learner examples
I am an ardent fan of this singer.
Lelkes rajongója vagyok ennek az énekesnek.
She is an ardent supporter of animal rights.
Az állatjogok lelkes támogatója.
He is an ardent believer in hard work.
My father is an ardent reader of history books.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ardent' with 'urgent'. 'Ardent' means passionate; 'urgent' means needing quick action.
Meaning
Full of strong enthusiasm
Collocations
ardent supporter
|ardent fan
|ardent advocate
|ardent believer
|ardent admirer
Synonyms
passionate (Very close in meaning; 'passionate' is slightly more common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
indifferent (Lacking interest or concern, the opposite of being strongly enthusiastic.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling or showing very strong interest or love for something or someone.
Displaying intense eagerness, passion, or devotion toward a cause, activity, or person.
C1
LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is ardent
The hikers rested under a tree to escape the ardent sun.
A túrázók egy fa alatt pihentek, hogy elmeneküljenek a tűző nap elől.
The desert lay under an ardent midday heat.
A sivatag perzselő déli hőségben feküdt.
Her face was lit by the ardent glow of the fire.
Learner examples
We stayed inside during the ardent sun.
A tűző nap miatt bent maradtunk.
The ardent fire warmed the room.
Az izzó tűz felmelegítette a szobát.
I could feel the ardent heat on my skin.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this sense in casual conversation; in modern English it is mostly literary.
Meaning
Having intense heat or glow
Collocations
ardent sun
|ardent heat
Synonyms
blazing (Suggests very bright and hot, often from sunlight or fire.)
Antonyms
cool (Describes a low temperature, opposite of hot.)
Themes
nature
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very hot or bright.
Radiating strong warmth or heat; glowing with intensity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ardent
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹdənt/
US/ˈɑɹdənt/
Syllables & stress
ar - dent (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: ardent
Word family
Expressions
ardent advocate
1/ˈɑɹdənt ˈædvəkɪt/
fixed phrase
A passionate proponent
A person who speaks or works strongly for a cause or idea.
Examples
- She is an ardent advocate for women's education.
- The lawyer was an ardent advocate of free speech.
ardent fan
1/ˈɑɹdənt fˈæn/
fixed phrase
A very enthusiastic fan
A person who likes something very much and shows strong interest in it.
Examples
- He is an ardent fan of classic rock music.
- Ardent fans waited all night for tickets.
ardent supporter
1/ˈɑɹdənt səpˈɔɹtɚ/
fixed phrase
A very devoted supporter
A person who gives strong help or approval to something or someone.
Examples
- He is an ardent supporter of free speech.
- She has been an ardent supporter of equal rights for years.
- Ardent supporters gathered outside the courthouse.
- Many ardent supporters attended the rally.