noun
- intense feelings of enthusiasm, passion, or zeal
Usage: British spelling; plural form
Examples
- The young poet’s ardours for social justice inspired his writing.
- Her revolutionary ardours cooled as she grew older.
- The ardours of first love consumed his thoughts completely.
- Political ardours ran high during the election campaign.
- His religious ardours led him to become a missionary.
- The ardours of youth often give way to practical concerns.