ardour
noun/ˈɑːdə(r)/
/ˈɑːrdər/
(US English ardor)
[uncountable] (formal)- very strong feelings of enthusiasm or love synonym passion
- His revolutionary ardour was an example to his followers.
- romantic ardour
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin ardor, from ardere ‘to burn’.Want to learn more?
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