CultureAugust 22, 2026
ardor
AR-der
Definition
Great intensity, passion, or fervor, particularly in the expression of strong emotion or deep conviction.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ardere', meaning 'to burn', the term entered English through Old French to describe a literal heat or a figurative burning passion.
In the news
The word describes the intense, fervent quality of faith that Dr. Crosby observed in Dietrich von Hildebrand, which set his intellectual work apart from typical academic discourse.
Exploring the Christian Philosophy of Dietrich von Hildebrand
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