Antonyms for ardently

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ahr-dnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr dnt

Definition of ardently

Origin : 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.

As in eagerly : adv anxiously
As in lovingly : adv tenderly
As in busily : adv actively; intently
As in warmly : adv fervently
As in zealously : adv in a zealous manner
As in gladly : adv happily

Example sentences :

But that Hope loved him ardently there was no doubt, however it might be explained.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

He thought that it was very strange that he should think so ardently of kissing Maggie.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

It is ardently hoped that events may justify their confidence.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various

Would to God I as firmly believed it, as I ardently wish it!
Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns

Appear to her in the form of him to whom she is most ardently attached.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Little Fay ardently desired to be an angel, but Meg wouldn't have it at any price.
Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker

Her own fortune was invested in Home Rails, and most ardently did she beg her niece to imitate her.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

The command had come, the thing that Tsamanni had so ardently desired.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Men of the old school, the few who remain, are loyal, ardently loyal.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

And so—and so it is of Mr. Sparks's cause you are so ardently the advocate?
Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles Lever

Synonyms for ardently

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