Etymology

ardent

ar·dent
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Today it means: Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm. Full definition →

Middle English ardaunt ← Anglo-Norman ardent ← Old French ardant
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  1. Latin · derived fromardentem
  2. Old French · derived fromardant
  3. Anglo-Norman · derived fromardent
  4. Middle English · inherited fromardaunt
  5. English todayardent

First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, present participle of ardeō (“to burn”).

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