ar·dent
 /ˈɑɚdn̩t/  adj   [more ~; most ~]
  : having or showing very strong feelings
   She is an ardent [=fervent] believer in her religion. [=she believes very strongly in her religion]
   an ardent [=passionate] admirer
   ardent fans
   ardent [=amorous] lovers
  ar·dent·ly  adv