ardent (ardent)

[ IMG:content-1092.png:[merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small] see high in the king history of landing and high righ, a king deng arduityt (är-dū'i-ti), n. [L. arduitas, steep rex.] In early Ireland mable; combustible: only in the phrase ardent Scotland, a chief monarch or king. spirits (which see, below).-3. Having the ap pearance or quality of fire; flashing; fierce. ne , With flashing flames his ardent eyes were filled. Dryden, Theodore and Honoria. 4. Having glowing or fiery pa ions or affections: as applied to the emotions themselves, showing vehemence; pa ionate; affectionate; zealous: as, ardent love or vows; ardent zeal. Not ardent lovers robb'd of all their bli , Not ancient ladies when refused a ki , E'er felt such rage, resentment, and despair As thou, sad virgin! for thy ravish'd hair. Pope, R. of the L., iv. 5. His form accorded with a mind Lively and ardent , frank and kind. Scott, L. of the L., ii. 25. IMG:content-1093.png:[blocks in formation] ardently (är'dent-li), adv. [ME. ardontliche;