ardently
Americanadverb
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with intense emotion; passionately or fervently.
I ardently cheered for Mexico in all their games, my eyes watering when I heard the national anthem.
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with great conviction or zeal.
To reduce our environmental footprint and save money, our family of six has ardently employed the simple strategy "Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle."
Etymology
Origin of ardently
Example Sentences
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Even so, Storrie has to figuratively shine up a team of athletes who probably never watched his show in front of the millions of fans who ardently do.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Kimmel returned to the air after a nearly weeklong suspension, delivering an emotional monologue in which he ardently defended free speech.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025
But this plan isn’t finalized yet, and the leader of the House’s tax-writing committee is ardently against this timeline.
From Slate • Dec. 7, 2024
She now believes, ardently, in sharing that with her peers and her successors.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024
“In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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