Ardour
noun
Strong feeling of enthusiasm, excitement or love.
She spoke about the project with real ardour
Often appears as...
- burning ardour
- intense ardour
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Formal
noun
Strong feeling of confidence.
His ardour for success was evident in his daily activities
Often appears as...
- determined ardour
- relentless ardour
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Strong feeling of enthusiasm, excitement or love.
She spoke about the project with real ardour
Often appears as...
- burning ardour
- intense ardour
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Strong feeling of confidence.
His ardour for success was evident in his daily activities
Often appears as...
- determined ardour
- relentless ardour
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Emphasized
Ardour often implies a deep, consuming level of enthusiasm or love, more intense than general interest.
Her ardour for painting kept her in the studio for hours on end.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Heat
The term can suggest a warmth or heat to one's emotions, akin to being 'on fire' with enthusiasm.
His ardour for the cause spread among the group like wildfire.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Ardour is usually seen in a positive light, suggesting admirable dedication or passion.
She undertook her volunteer work with such ardour that it inspired others.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Emphasized
Ardour often implies a deep, consuming level of enthusiasm or love, more intense than general interest.
Her ardour for painting kept her in the studio for hours on end.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Heat
The term can suggest a warmth or heat to one's emotions, akin to being 'on fire' with enthusiasm.
His ardour for the cause spread among the group like wildfire.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Ardour is usually seen in a positive light, suggesting admirable dedication or passion.
She undertook her volunteer work with such ardour that it inspired others.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Emphasized
Ardour often implies a deep, consuming level of enthusiasm or love, more intense than general interest.
Her ardour for painting kept her in the studio for hours on end.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Heat
The term can suggest a warmth or heat to one's emotions, akin to being 'on fire' with enthusiasm.
His ardour for the cause spread among the group like wildfire.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Ardour is usually seen in a positive light, suggesting admirable dedication or passion.
She undertook her volunteer work with such ardour that it inspired others.
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The surprising science...
seems to arise from overrating the difference between one permanent situation and another some of these situations may no doubt deserve to be preferred to others but none of them can be desert none of them can deserve to be pursued with that passionate ardor which
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gonna have to be a bit careful in the interview just keep an eye out and try and concentrate a little ardour and trying to keep people art the problem with a lot of the elephant poaching that's happening at the moment is because ivory is not consumed by people
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How Many Partners Will a...
the Penguins ardour doesn't always cool off when the Sun Goes Down and noisy neighbors can mean sleepless nights
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The surprising science...
seems to arise from overrating the difference between one permanent situation and another some of these situations may no doubt deserve to be preferred to others but none of them can be desert none of them can deserve to be pursued with that passionate ardor which
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 206 PIPE...
gonna have to be a bit careful in the interview just keep an eye out and try and concentrate a little ardour and trying to keep people art the problem with a lot of the elephant poaching that's happening at the moment is because ivory is not consumed by people
Video examples
How Many Partners Will a...
the Penguins ardour doesn't always cool off when the Sun Goes Down and noisy neighbors can mean sleepless nights
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Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
War, in our country, ought never to be resorted to but when it is clearly justifiable and necessary; so much so as not to require the aid of logic to convince our understanding nor the ardour of eloquence to inflame our passions. There are many reasons why this country should never resort to it but for causes the most urgent and necessary.
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Marquis de Lafayette
French Revolutionary
The king knows with what ardor and perseverance I have at all times been devoted to the cause of liberty and to the principles of humanity, equality and justice.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Children are remarkable for their intelligence and ardor, for their curiosity, their intolerance of shams, the clarity and ruthlessness of their vision.
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Karl Marx
German Philosopher
The English have all the material requisites for the revolution. What they lack is the spirit of generalization and revolutionary ardour.
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Wallace Stevens
American Poet
It is the unknown that excites the ardor of scholars, who, in the known alone, would shrivel up with boredom.
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Julia Ward Howe
American Activist
God forgive me if I do wrong in following with ardor the strongest instincts of my nature.
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Emil Cioran
Romanian Philosopher
Tolerance - the function of an extinguished ardor - tolerance cannot seduce the young.
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Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Ardor, n. The quality that distinguishes love without knowledge.
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Julia Margaret Cameron
British Photographer
From the first moment I handled my lens with a tender ardour.
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Sextus Propertius
Roman Poet
Among absent lovers, ardor always fares better.
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John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
War, in our country, ought never to be resorted to but when it is clearly justifiable and necessary; so much so as not to require the aid of logic to convince our understanding nor the ardour of eloquence to inflame our passions. There are many reasons why this country should never resort to it but for causes the most urgent and necessary.
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Marquis de Lafayette
French Revolutionary
The king knows with what ardor and perseverance I have at all times been devoted to the cause of liberty and to the principles of humanity, equality and justice.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Children are remarkable for their intelligence and ardor, for their curiosity, their intolerance of shams, the clarity and ruthlessness of their vision.
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Karl Marx
German Philosopher
The English have all the material requisites for the revolution. What they lack is the spirit of generalization and revolutionary ardour.
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Wallace Stevens
American Poet
It is the unknown that excites the ardor of scholars, who, in the known alone, would shrivel up with boredom.
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Julia Ward Howe
American Activist
God forgive me if I do wrong in following with ardor the strongest instincts of my nature.
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Emil Cioran
Romanian Philosopher
Tolerance - the function of an extinguished ardor - tolerance cannot seduce the young.
Quote examples
Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Ardor, n. The quality that distinguishes love without knowledge.
Quote examples
Julia Margaret Cameron
British Photographer
From the first moment I handled my lens with a tender ardour.
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Sextus Propertius
Roman Poet
Among absent lovers, ardor always fares better.
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