Ardent and Hankering

Ardent

Ardent adjective - Showing urgent desire or interest.
Usage example: an ardent science-fiction fan who has read virtually all of his favorite author's many works

Hankering and ardent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hankering" instead an adjective "Ardent".

Nearby Words: ardently, ardency

Hankering

Hankering noun - A strong wish for something.

Ardent and hankering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ardent" instead an adjective "Hankering".

Nearby Words: hanker, hankered
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