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ardor

/ˈɑː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/noun

Intense warmth of emotion; burning passion or enthusiasm.

Example sentences

  • “They threw themselves into the project with great ardor.”
  • “Her ardor for social justice never faded, even in old age.”

Spelled "ardour" in British English. Literary in flavor; in conversation people say passion or enthusiasm instead.

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