Ardor: alternatives and connections

Greediness; strong appetite; eagerness; intenseness of desire; as, to eat with avidity.

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The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.

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The quality or state of being keen.

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A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderne…

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A suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress (as, a cardiac passion); specifically, the suffering of Christ betwee…

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The state or quality of being passionate.

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Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor.

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Ardor inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

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The state of being fervent or warm; ardor; warmth of feeling or devotion; eagerness.

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Heat; excessive warmth.

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The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.

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Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor.

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