Ardent vs. Zealous — What's the Difference?

Expressing or characterized by warmth of feeling; passionate

Having or showing zeal

Displaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion; fervent

Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.

Burning; fiery.

Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

Glowing; shining

Filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object.

Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.

Filled with religious zeal.

(literary) Providing light or heat.

Marked by active interest and enthusiasm;

Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever.

Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes.

Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper.

Characterized by intense emotion;

Characterized by strong enthusiasm;

Glowing or shining like fire;