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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEARNEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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   4 days ago · Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. She was a pious, earnest woman. American English : earnest / ˈɜrnɪst /

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

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   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.

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

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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.

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

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   Definition of earnest adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › earnestearnest | meaning of earnest in Longman Dictionary of...

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    earnest meaning, definition, what is earnest: very serious and sincere: Learn more.