1. intense enthusiasm, passion, or eagerness

Examples

• Her ardency for social justice inspired others to join the cause.
• The young artist painted with such ardency that he forgot to eat.
• His ardency in defending his beliefs sometimes made him seem stubborn.
• The coach admired the team’s ardency during practice.
• She spoke with an ardency that moved the entire audience.
• The student’s ardency for learning impressed all her teachers.