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    earnest
    /ˈəːnɪst/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of earnest in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

    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.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEARNEST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › earnestEARNEST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › earnestEarnest - definition of earnest by The Free Dictionary

    Define earnest. earnest synonyms, earnest pronunciation, earnest translation, English dictionary definition of earnest. adj. Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill.

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

    Definition of 'earnest' earnest. (ɜːʳnɪst ) 1. See in earnest. 2. adjective. 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.

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

    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.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishearnest adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEARNEST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    EARNEST definition: 1. very serious and sincere: 2. If something begins to happen in earnest, it really starts to…. Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordEARNEST - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "EARNEST" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.