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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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   What does Ernest mean?

   • ear′nest·ness n. n. 1. Earnest money. 2. A token of something to come; a promise or assurance. [Middle English ernest, variant of ernes, alteration of Old French erres, pl. of erre, pledge, from Latin arra, alteration of arrabō, from Greek arrabōn, earnest-money, of Canaanite origin; see ʕrb in Semitic roots.]

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   What does it mean if a person speaks in earnest?

   • A person speaks in earnest when they are very serious and sincere about what they are saying and about their intentions. This is shown in a way that demonstrates their seriousness: You may laugh but I’m in deadly earnest. ♢ I could tell she was speaking in earnest.

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   What is the difference between sedate and earnest?

   • sedate implies a composed and decorous seriousness. staid suggests a settled, accustomed sedateness and prim self-restraint. sober stresses seriousness of purpose and absence of levity or frivolity. earnest suggests sincerity or often zealousness of purpose.

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   What is the difference between earnest and resolute?

   • see in earnest. Earnest, resolute, serious, sincere imply having qualities of depth and firmness. Earnest implies having a purpose and being steadily and soberly eager in pursuing it: an earnest student. Resolute adds a quality of determination: resolute in defending the right.

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   Earnest means serious and determined, or lacking humour and not meant to be funny. It can also mean in earnest, which means in a serious and complete way, or be in earnest, which means speaking honestly.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word earnest, which can be an adjective or a noun. Earnest can mean serious, important, or a pledge or token of something.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › earnestEARNEST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Earnest means serious and determined, or lacking humor. It can also mean in earnest, which means in a serious way, or be in earnest, which means to speak honestly. See more meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of earnest.

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   Earnest can be an adjective meaning serious and zealous, or a noun meaning a pledge or assurance. Learn the origin, history, and usage of earnest in different contexts, such as in earnest, earnest money, and earnest student.

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   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.

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   Earnest can be an adjective meaning sincere, serious, or determined, or a noun meaning a pledge or a part of something. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of earnest with examples and translations.

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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.