ardor
Definitions of ardor
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the trait of being intensely emotionalsynonyms: acaloramiento, calor, fuego, pasión, vehemenciatype of:emotividademotional nature or quality
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the sensation caused by heat energysynonyms: calor
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feelings of great warmth and intensity
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intense feeling of lovetype of:amora strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with somethingsynonyms: afán, ansia, avidez, encendimiento, ilusióntype of:entusiasmoa feeling of excitement
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a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
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pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
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