ardour

Other forms: ardours

Definitions of ardour
  1. noun
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
    synonyms: ardor, fervency, fervidness, fervor, fervour, fire
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    types:
    zeal
    excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
    type of:
    passion, passionateness
    a strong feeling or emotion
  2. noun
    a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
    synonyms: ardor, elan, zeal
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    type of:
    avidity, avidness, eagerness, keenness
    a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
  3. noun
    intense feeling of love
    synonyms: ardor
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    type of:
    love
    a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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