Ardently: meaning, definitions and examples

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ardently

 

[ ˈɑːrdəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

emotional expression

In a passionate, intense, or enthusiastic manner.

Synonyms

enthusiastically, intensely, passionately.

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Word Description / Examples
ardently

Use when describing someone who is very eager and devoted, often related to a cause or belief.

  • She ardently defended her thesis during the presentation.
  • The team worked ardently to complete the project on time.
passionately

Suitable for describing someone who has strong emotions and fervor for something, often related to love, art, or personal beliefs.

  • They kissed passionately under the moonlight.
  • He spoke passionately about his travels around the world.
enthusiastically

Ideal for situations where someone is showing a lot of excitement and willingness, often in a positive and lively manner.

  • The children cheered enthusiastically when the magician appeared.
  • He enthusiastically accepted the job offer.
intensely

Best used when someone is deeply focused or has strong feelings about something, which can sometimes be overwhelming.

  • She gazed intensely at the painting, trying to understand its meaning.
  • He worked intensely on the project, ignoring everything else.

Examples of usage

  • She ardently expressed her love for him.
  • He ardently believed in the cause and worked tirelessly to promote it.

Translations

Translations of the word "ardently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ardentemente

🇮🇳 उत्साहपूर्वक

🇩🇪 leidenschaftlich

🇮🇩 dengan bersemangat

🇺🇦 палко

🇵🇱 żarliwie

🇯🇵 熱心に

🇫🇷 ardemment

🇪🇸 ardientemente

🇹🇷 ateşli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 열렬히

🇸🇦 بحماسة

🇨🇿 vášnivě

🇸🇰 vášnivo

🇨🇳 热烈地

🇸🇮 strastno

🇮🇸 af ástríðu

🇰🇿 құштарлықпен

🇬🇪 გატაცებით

🇦🇿 həyəcanla

🇲🇽 ardientemente

Etymology

The word 'ardently' originates from the Middle English word 'ardent', which comes from the Old French 'ardent' and the Latin 'ardent-' (stem of 'ardens'). It has been used in English since the 14th century to convey a sense of intense passion or enthusiasm.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,209, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.