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ardently

[ahr-dnt-lee] / ˈɑr dnt li /
ADVERB
busily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assiduously carefully diligently eagerly earnestly energetically enthusiastically hastily hurriedly laboriously nimbly painstakingly purposefully restlessly vigorously
WEAK
agilely animatedly arduously briskly expeditiously fervently indefatigably industriously like all get out like the devil like the dickens perseveringly persistently seriously speedily spiritedly strenuously studiously unremittingly unweariedly vigilantly vivaciously zealously
Antonyms
WEAK
idly inactively quietly
ADVERB
eagerly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actively breathlessly cordially earnestly energetically enthusiastically fervently gladly heartily hungrily impatiently intently longingly promptly readily sincerely vigorously willingly zealously
STRONG
thirstily
WEAK
anticipatorily cravingly expectantly fiercely full tilt rapidly speedily spiritedly strenuously with enthusiasm with gusto zestfully
Antonyms
WEAK
grudgingly listlessly unwillingly
ADVERB
gladly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheerfully cheerily cordially enthusiastically freely gleefully gratefully heartily readily warmly willingly
WEAK
acquiescently beatifically blissfully blithely contentedly delightedly delightfully ecstatically enchantedly felicitously gaily genially jocundly jovially joyfully joyously lovingly merrily paradisiacally passionately pleasantly pleasingly pleasurably rapturously sweetly with good grace with pleasure with relish zealously zestfully
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unwillingly
WEAK
sadly unhappily
ADVERB
lovingly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admiringly affectionately earnestly fondly longingly passionately respectfully reverently thoughtfully warmly zealously
WEAK
adoringly appreciatively attentively considerately devotedly dotingly endearingly enrapturedly fervently generously impassionedly kindly loyally rapturously yearningly
ADVERB
warmly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emotionally excitedly intensely passionately
ADVERB
zealously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avidly eagerly enthusiastically fervently passionately vigorously

Example Sentences

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Kimmel returned to the air after a nearly weeklong suspension, delivering an emotional monologue in which he ardently defended free speech.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

But this plan isn’t finalized yet, and the leader of the House’s tax-writing committee is ardently against this timeline.

From Slate • Dec. 7, 2024

I imagine that younger fans ardently connect Glinda and Elphaba's inconstant relationship to the ups and downs of their own.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024

Whether and how ardently governments should try to control their economies has been vigorously debated since the Industrial Revolution.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Hadn’t he once wished, achingly, ardently, only that no revolution should ever take his wife from him?

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.