| Adj. | 1. | ardent - characterized by intense emotion; "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a burning enthusiasm"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair" | |
| 2. | ardent - characterized by strong enthusiasm; "ardent revolutionaries"; "warm support"enthusiastic - having or showing great excitement and interest; "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons" | |
| 3. | ardent - glowing or shining like fire; "from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes"- Alexander Pope; "frightened by his ardent burning eyes"bright - emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; "the sun was bright and hot"; "a bright sunlit room" | |