C2nounUK spelling: ardourformalemotionsrelationships
US/ˈɑːr.dər/
UK/ˈɑː.də/
very strong feelings of love, enthusiasm or excitement
In context
Their romantic ardor cooled after the first year of marriage.
She spoke with great ardor about protecting the forests.
Nothing could cool the young volunteers' ardor for the cause.
Words that go with ardor
adjective + noun
- romantic ardorHis romantic ardor did not survive the long-distance relationship.
- revolutionary ardorThe revolutionary ardor of the 1960s slowly faded.
- youthful ardorWith youthful ardor, she signed up for every volunteer program.
- patriotic ardorPatriotic ardor ran high during the national football final.
noun + preposition
- ardor forHer ardor for teaching never faded, even after thirty years.