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   earnest

   /ˈəːnɪst/

   adjective

   • 1. resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction: "an earnest student" Similar seriousserious-mindedsolemngravesoberhumourlessstaidsteadyintensecommitteddedicatedassiduouskeendiligentzealousindustrioushard-workingstudiousthoughtfulcerebraldeepprofoundbookishdonnishdevoutheartfeltwholeheartedsincereimpassioneddeeply feltfrom the heartfull-heartedferventfervidardentpassionateintenseburningurgentliterary:passionalperfervidOpposite frivolousapathetichalf-hearted

   Word Origin Old Englisheornoste (adjective), eornost (noun), of Germanic origin; related to German Ernst (noun).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › earnestEarnest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EARNEST is characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind. How to use earnest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Earnest.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEARNEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EARNEST definition: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.

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   EARNEST meaning: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.

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   Earnest definition: serious and zealous in intention, purpose, or effort. See examples of EARNEST used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › earnestEarnest - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you are earnest, it means you are serious about something. Your parents might not want you to drop out of school to follow some fly-by-night dream, but if you're earnest about wanting a career in show biz, they'll support you.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEARNEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a part or portion of something given in advance as a guarantee of the remainder. 2. Also called: earnest money contract law. something given, usually a nominal sum of money, to confirm a contract. 3. any token of something to follow; pledge; assurance. Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionearnest adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   very serious and sincere about what you are saying and about your intentions; in a way that shows that you are serious. You may laugh but I'm in deadly earnest. I could tell she spoke in earnest. See earnest in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: earnest.