ardours
|ar-dours|
🇺🇸
/ˈɑrdərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːdəz/
(ardour)
burning passion
Etymology
'ardour' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ardor', where the verb 'ardēre' meant 'to burn'.
'ardour' passed into English via Old French (e.g. 'ardor' / 'ardour') and Middle English, becoming the modern English 'ardour'.
Initially, it meant 'a burning, heat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intense passion or enthusiasm'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
great enthusiasm or passion; intense feeling or excitement about something.
His ardours for social reform were clear in every speech he gave.
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Noun 2
intense or burning emotion, often used in literary contexts (e.g., romantic or fervent feelings).
The ardours of the young lovers are a frequent theme in the poem, and the poet describes their hopes and fears.
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