ardour

Ardour is a synonym of excitement.

As nouns the difference between ardour and excitement

is that ardour is while excitement is (uncountable) the state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

Heat is a synonym of ardour.

As nouns the difference between heat and ardour

is that heat is (military) high explosive antitank: a munition using a high explosive shaped charge to breach armour while ardour is .

Ardour is a related term of earnestness.

As nouns the difference between ardour and earnestness

is that ardour is while earnestness is the quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.

Ardour is a related term of transport.

As nouns the difference between ardour and transport

is that ardour is while transport is transport, transportation.

Ardour is a related term of elation.

As nouns the difference between ardour and elation

is that ardour is while elation is an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.

Anticipation is a related term of ardour.

As nouns the difference between anticipation and ardour

is that anticipation is the act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order while ardour is .

Ardour is a related term of pity.

As nouns the difference between ardour and pity

is that ardour is while pity is (uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

As a verb pity is

to feel pity for (someone or something).

As an interjection pity is

short form of what a pity.

Ardour is a synonym of spirit.

As nouns the difference between ardour and spirit

is that ardour is while spirit is spirit (alcohol).

Thrill is a related term of ardour.

As nouns the difference between thrill and ardour

is that thrill is a trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion while ardour is .

As a verb thrill

is (ergative) to suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

Zest is a related term of ardour.

As nouns the difference between zest and ardour

is that zest is gesture while ardour is .