ardor

/ˈɑrdər/
noun
  1. Great enthusiasm, passion, or excitement for something.
    • The team played with such ardor that they won the championship.
    • His ardor for social justice inspired many young people to volunteer.
    • Her ardor for music led her to practice piano for hours every day.
  2. Intense or passionate love or desire.
    • In the early days of their relationship, their ardor seemed unstoppable.
    • The poem spoke of eternal ardor and devotion.
    • The young couple's ardor for each other was obvious to everyone.
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