ardent
Burning with zeal
Ardent describes intense enthusiasm or passion.
An ardent supporter backs a cause with fervor; an ardent admirer feels deep devotion.
The word carries heat—it shares roots with words for burning—and suits emotions that feel consuming: ardent desire, ardent love.
Less commonly, ardent describes literal heat or things that burn.
Intensely wanting something
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
- avidIntensely enthusiastic
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- zealousPassionately eager and active
impassioned · spirited · vigorous · animated · earnest · excited · exuberant · wholehearted
Extreme in degree
- vehementIntensely forceful in feeling
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- powerfulHaving great strength
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
profound · deep-seated · consuming · all-consuming · overwhelming · burning · fiery · blazing
Loyally and lovingly attached
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
steadfast · staunch · unwavering · true · zealous · passionate · wholehearted · single-minded
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
- amorousFull of desire
- romanticConducive to love
- lovingFeeling deep affection
- affectionateShowing warm regard
smitten · infatuated · desirous · yearning · longing · enamored · besotted · lovestruck
Public cause supporter
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- supporterOne who backs another
- proponentOne who advocates something
- crusaderZealous advocate for change
activist · evangelist · promoter · booster · partisan · defender · campaigner · enthusiast
eager
Intensely wanting something
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
- avidIntensely enthusiastic
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
zealous · impassioned · spirited · vigorous · animated · earnest · excited · exuberant · wholehearted · gung-ho
intense
Extreme in degree
- vehementIntensely forceful in feeling
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- powerfulHaving great strength
forceful · profound · deep-seated · consuming · all-consuming · overwhelming · burning · fiery · blazing · smoldering
devoted
Loyally and lovingly attached
faithful · steadfast · staunch · unwavering · true · zealous · passionate · wholehearted · single-minded · tireless
passionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
affectionate · smitten · infatuated · desirous · yearning · longing · enamored · besotted · lovestruck · adoring
advocate
Public cause supporter
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- supporterOne who backs another
- proponentOne who advocates something
crusader · activist · evangelist · promoter · booster · partisan · defender · campaigner · enthusiast · believer
- commitment levelscommitted, dedicated, devoted, loyal, faithful
- expressivenessexpressive, eloquent, emotive, articulate, demonstrative
- lovingloving, adoring, affectionate, amorous, caring
- energy levelsenergetic, energized, hyped, exhausted, fatigued
- romancelove story, amor, love, boyfriend, courting
- hobbyist levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, advanced, expert
ardentapathetic
Without feeling or concern
indifferent · dispassionate · passionless · impassive · unemotional
ardentlukewarm
Mildly warm temperature
unenthusiastic · indifferent · halfhearted · tepid · apathetic