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- Dictionaryearnest/ˈəːnɪst/
adjective
- 1. resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction: "an earnest student" Similar Opposite
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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.
EARNEST definition: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.
EARNEST meaning: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.
Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. Ella was a pious, earnest woman. His expression is as earnest when he smiles as when he is arguing.
Earnest definition: serious and zealous in intention, purpose, or effort. See examples of EARNEST used in a sentence.
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.
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.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective earnest, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
1. a part or portion of something given in advance as a guarantee of the remainder. 2. (Law) contract law Also called: earnest money something given, usually a nominal sum of money, to confirm a contract. 3. any token of something to follow; pledge; assurance.
Definitions of 'earnest'. 1. If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before. [...] 2. Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. [...] More.
