Definition of «ardent»

Ardent means having great enthusiasm, passion or intensity. It can also refer to someone who is zealous or fervent in their beliefs and actions.

Stella is an ardent reader who finishes multiple books each month.
The team's coach took on an ardent approach to training, pushing the players to their limits.
Jenny is an ardent supporter of animal rights and actively volunteers at a local shelter.
Mark is an ardent fan of a rock band and has attended all their concerts.
The debate over climate change has two ardent sides, with one group advocating for immediate action while the other denies its existence.

We'll let you make your own mind up about the design of the Nissan Juke, but even its most ardent of supporters do have to concede the fact that those unique proportions have had an impact on the car's overall interior space. (carbuzz.com)
And the most ardent supporter of climate change legislation in last year's presidential election, Bernie Sanders, ran on an anti-nuclear platform. (businessinsider.com)
For decades, Christians have been some of the most ardent fans of «The Hobbit» and «The Lord of the Rings» — partly because of the rich spiritual themes woven throughout the work, and partly because J.R.R. Tolkien was a devout man of faith himself. (relevantmagazine.com)
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