ardour

/ˈɑrdər/
noun
  1. Great enthusiasm or passion for something.
    • He spoke with such ardour about environmental issues that everyone in the room felt inspired.
    • The team's ardour never faded, even after losing three games in a row.
    • Her ardour for painting led her to spend every weekend in the studio.
  2. Intense or strong emotion, especially love or desire.
    • His ardour for her cooled after they moved to different cities.
    • The poem described the ardour of a knight for his lady.
    • The young couple's ardour was obvious in the way they looked at each other.
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