ardently

as ineagerly
as inlovingly
as inbusily
as inwarmly
as inzealously
as ingladly

Antonyms for ardently

Word Origin & History

early 14c., of alcoholic distillates, brandy (ardent spirits), etc., from Old French ardant (13c.) "burning, hot; zealous," 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" from PIE root *as- "to burn, glow" (cf. Old English æsce "ashes;" see ash (n.1)).

Ardent spirits (late 15c.) so called because they are inflammable, but the term now, if used at all, probably is felt in the figurative sense. The figurative sense (of "burning with" passions, desire, etc.) is from late 14c.; literal sense of "burning, parching" (c.1400) remains rare. Related: Ardently.

Example Sentences forardently

But that Hope loved him ardently there was no doubt, however it might be explained.

He thought that it was very strange that he should think so ardently of kissing Maggie.

It is ardently hoped that events may justify their confidence.

Would to God I as firmly believed it, as I ardently wish it!

Appear to her in the form of him to whom she is most ardently attached.

Little Fay ardently desired to be an angel, but Meg wouldn't have it at any price.

Her own fortune was invested in Home Rails, and most ardently did she beg her niece to imitate her.

The command had come, the thing that Tsamanni had so ardently desired.

Men of the old school, the few who remain, are loyal, ardently loyal.

And so—and so it is of Mr. Sparks's cause you are so ardently the advocate?

ardently

More words related to ardently

busily

eagerly

gladly

lovingly

warmly

zealously