ardor

Meanings

• noun

  A strong feeling of intense passion or enthusiasm.

  - "Her ardor for dance was evident in every movement."
  - "The ardor of young lovers is a beautiful thing to behold."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɑːɹdəɹ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

apathy

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Synonyms

elan , fire in the belly , passion , zeal , intensity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ardor
boring , warning , storing , moaning , dooring

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Variants

List of all variants of ardor that leads to same result
ardor , ardors , ardour

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Etymology

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From Old French ardor, from arder 'to burn'.

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Trivia

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1. Ardor is a rare given name for both males and females.

2. In medieval Europe, ardor was believed to be a sign of good health and vitality.

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Related Concepts

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1. passion: A strong and barely controllable emotion.

2. enthusiasm: A feeling of excitement and eagerness about something.

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Culture

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In literature, ardor is often used to describe the intense passion or love of characters. In art, it can be depicted through fiery colors or passionate gestures. In music, it can be expressed through fast tempos and intense instrumentation.

How to Memorize "ardor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fire burning intensely to remember the meaning of ardor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word ardor with the feeling of falling in love or being deeply passionate about something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Rabid Dog Orders Ribs' to remember the spelling of ardor.

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