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- Dictionaryearnestly/ˈəːnɪstli/
adverb
- 1. with sincere and intense conviction; seriously: "they earnestly hope to come back in the summer"
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EARNESTLY definition: 1. in a serious and determined way, often without humour: 2. in a serious and determined way…. Learn more.
The meaning of EARNESTLY is in an earnest and serious manner : not lightly, casually, or flippantly. How to use earnestly in a sentence.
If you say something earnestly, you say it very seriously, often because you believe that it is important.
Define earnestly. earnestly synonyms, earnestly pronunciation, earnestly translation, English dictionary definition of earnestly. adj. Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill.
Earnestly definition: with deep and sincere feeling; seriously. See examples of EARNESTLY used in a sentence.
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.
adjective [ not gradable ] us / ˈɜr·nəst / Add to word list. sincere and serious: She made an earnest attempt to convert me to her point of view. in earnest. If something is done in earnest, it is done seriously: Work on the building began, in earnest, in late spring. earnestly.
Definition of earnestly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
fervent, intent, purposeful, determined, industrious, ambitious. Earnest, resolute, serious, sincere imply having qualities of depth and firmness. Earnest implies having a purpose and being steadily and soberly eager in pursuing it: an earnest student.
adjective. ear· nest ˈər-nəst. Synonyms of earnest. 1. : characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind. 2. : grave, important. earnestness. ˈər-nəs (t)-nəs. noun. earnest. 2 of 3. noun (1) 1. : a serious and intent mental state. a proposal made in earnest. 2. : a considerable or impressive degree or amount.
