Ardently — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈär-dᵊnt/ ar·dent

Meaning & Definition of Ardently

Ardently (adjective)

  1. characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity
  2. fiery, hot
  3. shining, glowing

Ardently (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in earnestly, conscientiously

    similar: attentively, conscientiously, earnestly, exhaustively, meticulously, painstakingly, seriously, thoroughly, continuously, ploddingly, steadfastly, steadily, unabatedly, unrelentingly, unremittingly, indefatigably, tirelessly, unflaggingly, untiringly, wearilessly, actively, animatedly, briskly, busily, dynamically, energetically, feverishly, spiritedly, vehemently, vigorously, zealously, obstinately, stubbornly, willfully, amain, arduously, assiduously, determinedly, diligently, doggedly, hard, hardly, industriously, intensely, intensively, intently, laboriously, mightily, purposefully, resolutely, sedulously, slavishly, strenuously
    opposite: casually, desultorily, halfheartedly, indolently, lackadaisically, languidly, lazily, listlessly, shiftlessly, sluggishly, spiritlessly, tiredly, wearily

Related Entry: Ardent (adjective)

Ardent is a different word from Ardently. The synonyms below are for ardent, not for ardently.

  1. having or expressing great depth of feeling

    "made ardent declarations of love to the woman he someday hoped to marry"

    similar: blazing, burning, charged, demonstrative, emotional, fervent, fervid, feverish, fiery, flaming, glowing, hot-blooded, impassioned, incandescent, intense, passional, passionate, perfervid, red-hot, religious, superheated, torrid, vehement, warm, warm-blooded, on fire
    related: gushing, gushy, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, sugary, histrionic, melodramatic, enthusiastic, gung ho, keen, zealous, enamored, infatuated, obsessed, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestrained, frenzied, orgiastic, overemotional, overexcited, overheated
    opposite: cold, cool, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, unemotional
    near: detached, dry, impersonal, objective, reserved, undemonstrative

  2. showing urgent desire or interest

    "an ardent science-fiction fan who has read virtually all of his favorite author's many works"

    similar: agog, antsy, anxious, athirst, avid, bonkers (informal), crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, geeked (slang), great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, stoked (slang), thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit
    related: engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing
    opposite: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic
    near: casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

  3. having a notably high temperature

    "under an ardent sun the band of bedouins made their way across the sandy wastes"

    similar: boiling, broiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, hot, piping hot, red, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, sultry, superheated, sweltering, torrid, ultrahot, white-hot
    related: blazing, glowing, igneous, molten, seething, sizzling, heated, overheated, reheated, warmed, snug, toasty, warm, warmish, feverish, flushed, inflamed, canicular, muggy, steamy, summerlike, summery, tropical
    opposite: algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, cold, freezing, frigid, frozen, glacial, ice-cold, iced, icy
    near: chill, chilly, coldish, cool, coolish, nippy, snappy, blizzardly, frosty, snowy, subfreezing, subzero, wintry, chilled, cooled, refrigerated, unheated, benumbed, numb, shivering

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ardently

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ardently:

attentively, conscientiously, earnestly, exhaustively, meticulously, painstakingly, seriously, thoroughly, continuously, ploddingly, steadfastly, steadily, unabatedly, unrelentingly, unremittingly, indefatigably, tirelessly, unflaggingly, untiringly, wearilessly, actively, animatedly, briskly, busily, dynamically, energetically, feverishly, spiritedly, vehemently, vigorously, zealously, obstinately, stubbornly, willfully, amain, arduously, assiduously, determinedly, diligently, doggedly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ardently

Words with the opposite meaning of Ardently:

casually, desultorily, halfheartedly, indolently, lackadaisically, languidly, lazily, listlessly, shiftlessly, sluggishly, spiritlessly, tiredly, wearily

Word Forms of Ardently

Derived words: ardently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Ardently

Middle English ardaunt, ardent "burning, fiery, passionate," borrowed from Middle French ardent, ardant, going back to Old French, borrowed from Latin ardent-, ardens "burning, fiercely hot, shining, eager, passionate," from present participle of ardēre "to burn, emit light or flame, be fiercely hot, be violently excited, be eager," derivative of āridus, ārdus "dry, waterless" arid

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Ardently

What does "Ardently" mean?

"Ardently" means characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity.

What is another word for "Ardently"?

Other words for "Ardently" include attentively, conscientiously, earnestly, exhaustively, meticulously, painstakingly, seriously and thoroughly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ardently" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ardently"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ardently". Common alternatives include attentively, conscientiously, earnestly, exhaustively, meticulously, painstakingly, seriously, thoroughly, continuously and ploddingly.

What is the opposite of "Ardently"?

Antonyms of "Ardently" include casually, desultorily, halfheartedly, indolently, lackadaisically, languidly, lazily and listlessly.

Is "Ardently" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ardently" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ardently"?

"Ardently" is pronounced /ˈär-dᵊnt/ and divided into syllables as ar·dent.

What is the origin of the word "Ardently"?

"Ardently" comes from Middle English ardaunt, ardent "burning, fiery, passionate," borrowed from Middle French ardent, ardant, going back to Old French, borrowed from Latin ardent-, ardens "burning, fiercely hot, shining, eager, passionate," from present participle of ardēre "to burn, emit light or flame, be fiercely hot, be violently excited, be eager," derivative of āridus, ārdus "dry, waterless" arid. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Ardently" meaning "as in earnestly, conscientiously"?

When "Ardently" (adverb) means as in earnestly, conscientiously, synonyms include attentively, conscientiously, earnestly, exhaustively, meticulously and painstakingly. Opposites in this sense include casually, desultorily, halfheartedly and indolently.