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ardente

[ar-DEN-te]
adjectivepl: ardentes
burning, ardent, fervent
1. On fire; burning with heat or flames
The ardent flames consumed the building.
As chamas ardentes consumiram o edifício.
2. Passionate, enthusiastic, or intense in feeling or expression
He is an ardent supporter of the cause.
Ele é um apoiador ardente da causa.
3. Glowing or shining brightly
The ardent sun beat down on the desert.
O sol ardente brilhava intensamente no deserto.
4. Characterized by or expressing strong emotion or desire
She gave him an ardent kiss.
Ela lhe deu um beijo ardente.
NYC Slang
hot, lit, fire (when describing passion or intensity)
Synonyms
apaixonadofervorosoentusiasmadoqueimanteinflamadoincandescentezeloso
Antonyms
frioindiferenteapáticodesinteressadoextinto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ardente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ardente
Common in colloquial speech to describe intense emotions or heat
São Paulo
ardente
Formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ardente
Frequently used in literary and poetic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

amor ardente (burning love)
desejo ardente (burning desire)
olhar ardente (intense gaze)
paixão ardente (ardent passion)
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