Describes intense, burning emotion or enthusiasm, often for love, support, or desire. Used as a な-adjective or noun.
He harbors ardent feelings of love.
その歌手には熱烈なファンが多い。
That singer has many passionate fans.
The returning athletes received an ardent welcome.
He was asked for his autograph by an ardent fan.
She has loved him passionately for a long time.
The new candidate is gaining fervent support from young people.