As nouns the difference between ardency and penchant
is that ardency is intense feelings; passion; while penchant is taste, liking, or inclination (for).
ardency
English
Noun
(ardencies)
intense feelings; passion;
intense devotion; eagerness; zeal
penchant
English
Noun
(
en noun)
taste, liking, or inclination (for)
- He has a penchant for fine wine.
Synonyms
* desire
Related terms
* pendant