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    earnestly
    /ˈəːnɪstli/

    adverb

    • 1. with sincere and intense conviction; seriously: "they earnestly hope to come back in the summer"

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

    Earnestly means in a serious and determined way, often without humour. See how to use this adverb in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › earnestlyEarnestly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of earnestly, an adverb that means in an earnest and serious manner. See examples of earnestly in sentences, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

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

    in a serious and determined way, often without humor: He hopes school officials will continue to work earnestly to ensure the rights of their minority students. He stood with his hands on his hips, his head tilted slightly as he listened earnestly to questions. See. earnest. Fewer examples.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › earnestlyEARNESTLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Earnestly definition: with deep and sincere feeling; seriously. See examples of EARNESTLY used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › earnestlyEarnestly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you do something earnestly, you do it in a serious, heartfelt way. You might earnestly promise your friend that you'll never forget her birthday again, or earnestly ask your grandmother if there's anything you can do to help her out while she's recovering from surgery.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › earnestlyEarnestly - definition of earnestly by The Free Dictionary

    Earnestly means showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness, or with a purposeful or sincere intent. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of earnestly and its related words.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEARNESTLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb earnestly, which means very seriously or sincerely. Find out how to use it with verbs, adjectives, and nouns, and see synonyms and examples from Collins Dictionary.