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ardently

ardently

7 4.9
In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm
  • adverb
  • /ˈɑrdəntli/
translation icon : ardientemente
  • Whatever it is, research as an activity is ardently pursued, especially in developed countries.
  • ardently seek
  • ardently wish
  • ardently desire

Then you had people at Stanford who disagreed ardently so with Scott.

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Examples

  • No one believes more ardently in prohibition than I.

  • If you knew how ardently I have worked for Mr. Fogg, how enthusiastically I have endeavored to cater to his every whim.

  • There are plenty of college graduates out there ardently hoping to leave the world better than they found it.

  • When I was your age, I, too, desired - oh, so ardently - to take my vows.

  • Throughout the fall, Bush campaigned ardently for Republican candidates.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Moreover, many Sinologists believe ardently that there is no viable American policy toward China other than "constructive engagement."

    Academic text (2000)
  • Similarly, American supporters of Israel tend to stake out more ardently Zionist positions than do Israelis.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The absence of local understanding only compels him to pursue his ideals more ardently.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • According to the younger Mackall, Johnston's subordinates ardently endorsed his plan.

    Academic text (2007)
  • She ardently supports the rights of animals, always advocating for better treatment and protection.

Synonyms

intensely
vsardently
88 3.1

In a very strong or focused way

centres on passionate devotion rather than general extremity of feeling
eagerly
vsardently
67 1.3

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement about something

focuses on sustained emotional devotion rather than quick eagerness
passionately
vsardently
66 2.8

In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement

expresses intense devotion with slightly more formal emotional tone
wholeheartedly
vsardently
57 4.6

Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts

has the same full commitment but with more emotional intensity
vehemently
vsardently
  • Formal
41 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

is equally strong emotionally but focuses on devotion not force
enthusiastically
vsardently
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

leans more toward deep emotion and devoted feeling rather than simple enjoyment
heartily
vsardently
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is more emotionally intense and devotional rather than simply warm
fervently
vsardently
19 5.4

In a way that shows strong belief or feeling

is similarly intense but emphasizes heartfelt emotion rather than steady support
avidly
vsardently
7 3.9

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is more about strong love or devotion than mere keen interest
zealously
vsardently
5 5.4

Doing something with great energy and strong interest

relies more on deep personal devotion than on active campaigning
something fierce
vsardently
  • Informal
4 8.6

To a very great degree

conveys genuine deep devotion rather than being a simple intensifier
effusively
vsardently
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

keeps strong feeling but in a more controlled, devoted manner
exuberantly
vsardently
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

expresses inner devotion and deep passion rather than outward liveliness
zestfully
vsardently
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is more solemnly devoted and emotionally intense than playful energy
spiritedly
vsardently
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

relies more on inward emotional devotion than on lively movement
fervidly
vsardently
8.2

With strong, excited feeling for something

focuses more on devoted emotion than on heat or intensity alone
fierily
vsardently
7.4

In a way that shows strong feeling and energy

is more about committed devotion than brief heated feeling

Antonyms

In a way that shows no interest or energy

In a way that shows little interest or energy

How Passionately

fervently
19 5.4
ardently
7 4.9
warmly
39 1.0
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

ardently positive

Morphology

ardently = ardent (transparent) = ardent + ly

Formed by the regular adverbial suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'ardent'; the meaning 'in a passionate manner' is directly derived.

Etymology

Ardently comes from the Latin ardere, which means 'to burn', and is related to the words ardent and ardor. So, to act ardently is to do something with a 'burning' passion or very strong feeling.