From Old French ardent, borrowed from Latin ardēns, ardēntem.

What is ardent in English?

1 : characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity ardent proponents of the bill an ardent admirer ardent fans. 2 : fiery, hot an ardent sun. 3 : shining, glowing ardent eyes.

Where did the word ardent originate from?

ardent (adj.)

early 14c., of alcoholic distillates, brandy (ardent spirits), etc., from Old French ardant "burning, hot; zealous" (13c.), from Latin ardentem (nominative ardens) "glowing, fiery, hot, ablaze," also used figuratively of passions, present participle of ardere "to burn," from PIE root *as- "to burn, glow."