Plural of ardency; instances or expressions of passionate intensity, enthusiasm, or fervent emotion.
From Middle English and Old French ardence, from Latin ardentia (burning, glowing), derived from ardere (to burn), with the English plural -ies added.
The root 'ardere' literally means 'to burn' in Latin, so ardencies aren't just emotional—they're described as if fire is actually burning inside someone, which is why passionate people seem so energetic.
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