Élan.
ETYM Latin ardor, from ardere to burn: cf. Old Fren. ardor, ardur, French ardeur.
(Alternate spelling: ardour).
1. A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); SYN. ardour, elan, zeal.
2. Feelings of great warmth and intensity; SYN. ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fire, fervidness.
3. Intense feeling of love; SYN. ardour.
Alternate (chiefly British) spelling for ardor.
ETYM Written also fervour.
(Alternate spelling: fervour).
1. Heat; excessive warmth.
2. Intensity of feeling or expression; glowing ardor; passion; holy zeal; earnestness.
Alternate (chiefly British) spelling for fervor.
ETYM Eng. metal, used in a tropical sense in allusion to the temper of the metal of a sword blade. Related to Metal.
(Homonym: metal).
Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.