Ardency and Reserve

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Ardency noun - Depth of feeling.

Usage example: the ardency in the social worker's voice surprised me

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Reserve is an antonym for ardency.

Nearby Words: ardent, ardently, Arden

Reserve noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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Ardency is an antonym for reserve.

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Reserve and Ardency. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ardency/reserve

Ardency & Reserve. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ardency/reserve>.

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