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earnest

/'/[@]/rn/I/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. 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, <i>earnest</i> prayers.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract

    noun.possession

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

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

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

    adj.all

    Examples
    Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate.
    Synonyms sincere solemn

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. earnest

    adj.all

    Synonyms dear devout heartfelt

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

    adj.all

    Synonyms businesslike

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To use in earnest.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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