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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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This is something they have tried ardently to avoid.

From Salon • May 15, 2025

The US couple, aged 37 and 38, ardently believe that the world needs to have more babies or risk civilisational collapse.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

OK, so her fans didn’t wear wrist-to-elbow bead bracelets, and she didn’t exhort them to register to vote — although her husband crusaded ardently for giving women the vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

He was experimenting with being ardently sympathetic with everybody he met.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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