Meaning & use
ardour
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Great warmth of feeling, enthusiasm, or passion.
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She pursued her research with unwavering ardour.
His ardour for the cause never dimmed, even after years of setbacks.
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The British spelling; the American spelling is 'ardor.' Both derive from Latin 'ardere,' to burn.
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