ardent UK /ˈɑːdənt/US /ˈɑɹdənt/ adjective2 •Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.This ardent exploration, absorbing all his energy and interest, made him forget for the moment the mystery of his heritage and the anomaly that cut him off from all his fellows. — 1956 •(literary) Providing light or heat. formsmore ardent · ardentest · most ardent