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Synonyms of ardor

6 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for ardor is passion. Other synonyms of ardor are intensity, flame, elan, fire in the belly and zeal. The opposite of ardor is apathy.

Synonyms and similar words for ardor

nounGreat warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.

nounSpirit; enthusiasm; passion.

  • elanA male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elon.
  • fire in the bellyThe emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.
  • passionFervor, determination.
  • zeal

Opposite of ardor

nounMore antonyms

  • apathyLack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

Meaning of ardor

  1. noun Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
  2. noun Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.
  3. noun Intense heat.

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Questions about synonyms of ardor

What is another word for ardor?
Ardor has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as passion, intensity, flame, elan, fire in the belly and zeal.
What is the opposite of ardor?
The opposite of ardor is apathy.
What does ardor mean?
Ardor means great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: ardor (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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