Antonyms for ardency


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahr-dnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr dnt


Definition of ardency

Origin :
  • 1540s, "warmth of feeling, desire," from ardent + -cy. A figurative sense, the literal meaning "intensity of heat" wasn't attested in English until 1630s.
  • As in love : noun adoration; very strong liking
  • As in enthusiasm : noun keen interest, excitement
  • As in fervor : noun excitement, enthusiasm
Example sentences :
  • If my reasoning is correct, the ardency of your passion might have closed with the pursuit.
  • Extract from : « Alonzo and Melissa » by Daniel Jackson, Jr.
  • Oh, forgive the ardency of my passion, which has compell'd me to deceive you.
  • Extract from : « The Belle's Stratagem » by Hannah Cowley
  • Words cannot describe the ardency of my flame; it is actions only that can do it.
  • Extract from : « The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless » by Eliza Haywood
  • The ardency of her affections and the determinate character of her mind were well known to her royal relatives.
  • Extract from : « Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) » by Lady Anne Hamilton
  • Their words, and, above all, the ardency of their glances betrayed that.
  • Extract from : « The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories » by Charles Weathers Bump
  • She received me with all the ardency of affection, and even shed tears of joy in my presence.
  • Extract from : « Alonzo and Melissa » by Daniel Jackson, Jr.
  • Mary, too, is evincing the ardency of her affection; and with the same deplorable ignorance of the locality of the organs.
  • Extract from : « The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West » by John Robb
  • Adelaide poured forth her gratitude and her pleasure, with all the ardency of feelings long suppressed.
  • Extract from : « Manners, Vol 2 of 3 » by Frances Brooke
  • In proportion as his fancy is powerful, these chimeras themselves will become food necessary to its ardency.
  • Extract from : « The System of Nature, Volume 2 » by Paul Henri Thiery (Baron D'Holbach)
  • Ardency is natural to the race, and this restrained makes their lives one long romance.
  • Extract from : « The Memories of Fifty Years » by William H. Sparks

Synonyms for ardency

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