# ardor

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɑːdə/ · frequency rank #63,425

## Definitions
1. Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
2. Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.
3. Intense heat.

## Etymology
From Middle English ardour, ardowr, ardure, from Anglo-Norman ardour, from Old French ardur, from Latin ardor, from ardere (“to burn”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ardor