variants
or chiefly British ardour
plural ardors
1
: a strong feeling of energy or eagerness
He preached with the ardor [=fervor] of a true believer.
the sudden ardors of youth
2
: a strong feeling of love
young love, with all its ardor [=passion] and intensity
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“Ardor.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ardor. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.
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