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ardent

[ˈɑːrdənt]
adjective
ardente
1. enthusiastic or passionate about something
She is an ardent supporter of environmental causes.
Ela é uma apoiadora ardente de causas ambientais.
2. intensely hot; burning or glowing
The ardent flames consumed the entire building.
As chamas ardentes consumiram todo o prédio.
3. expressing deep love or desire
He wrote ardent love letters to his beloved.
Ele escreveu cartas de amor ardentes para sua amada.
NYC Slang
fired up
Synonyms
passionateenthusiasticferventzealousdevotedintenseburning
Antonyms
apatheticindifferentunenthusiasticlukewarmcooldispassionate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ardente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ardente
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ardente
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ardente
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ardent admirer - admirador ardente
ardent desire - desejo ardente
ardent believer - crente ardoroso
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