ardor

Synonyms

longing passionate aspiring eager fervent excited fiery glowing zealous fervid fierce keen vehement hot affectionate impassioned burning heated

Antonyms

cool cold indifferent dispassioned apathetic passionless impassioned phlegmatic platonic

Ar"dor, n. Etym: [L. ardor, fr. ardere to burn: cf. OF. ardor, ardur, F. ardeur.] [Spelt also ardour.] 1. Heat, in a literal sense; as, the ardor of the sun's rays. 2. Warmth or heat of passion or affection; eagerness; zeal; as, he pursues study with ardor; the fought with ardor; martial ardor. 3. pl. Defn: Bright and effulgent spirits; seraphim. [Thus used by Milton.] Syn. -- Fervor; warmth; eagerness. See Fervor.

ardor - Similar Words

ardour tardo pardo cardo armor arbor adorn adore adoor tauridor