Antonyms for ardor

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ahr-der

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr dər

Definition of ardor

Origin : early 15c., "heat of passion or desire," from Old French ardure "heat, glow; passion" (12c.), from Latin ardorem (nominative ardor) "a flame, fire, burning, heat;" also of feelings, etc., "eagerness, zeal," from ardere "to burn" (see ardent). In Middle English, used of base passions; since Milton's time, of noble ones.

noun enthusiasm

Example sentences :

The ardor of Mr. Gladstone's feelings on this subject is notorious.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Man-like, hot with the ardor of the chase, he was deaf and blind to all else.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

This feeling, be it understood, in no wise chilled my ardor.
Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu

He had been prepared for it, and to resist it, and break it down by the ardor of his appeal.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

It was a problem which he debated with an ardor that had in it something of passion.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Rotha's ardor of soul had conquered her father's apprehension of failure.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

As the energy of the cocks subsided, the ardor of the men waxed sensibly.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

In time I hope he will fight abreast of me, but at present you must restrain his ardor.
Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty

It rose with that gradation which so wears down the ardor of almost any horse.
Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum

With all Frank's ardor for adventure, he was not sorry at all this.
Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for ardor

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