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earnest (13 synonym found)
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Definition of earnest:
(adj) :
Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers; intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention
(n) :
Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness; something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come
(v) :
to use in earnest
Definition of earnest:
(adj) :
Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers; intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention
(n) :
Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness; something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come
(v) :
to use in earnest