earnest

Speech parts

1. earnest - Noun

2. earnest - Adjective

3. earnest - Verb

4. earnest - Adjective Satellite

5. Earnest - Proper noun

Meaning

Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.

Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.

Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.

Serious; important.

To use in earnest.

Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.

Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sincere serious solemn ardent fervent zealous heartfelt dear determined dedicated committed warm intense devoted grave
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Antonyms

malarkey sportive phlegmatic comedienne cold comic
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Hypernyms

security surety

Hyponyms

arles earnest money

Phrases with the word

earnest person be in earnest earnest words give in earnest earnest pleasure earnest joy

Anagrams

eastern nearest estrane Saetern sterane

Examples

one's dearest wish Source: Internet

devout wishes for their success Source: Internet

heartfelt condolences Source: Internet

both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate Source: Internet

an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant Source: Internet

a film with a solemn social message Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

earned run average earned runs earner earnest joy earnest money earnest money deposit