Earnest

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Noun

earnest

Definition: something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract

Definition: Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.

Definition: A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.

Verb

Definition: To be serious with; use in earnest.

Definition: second-person singular simple present form of earn

Adjective

earnest sincere solemn

Definition: characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"

dear devout earnest heartfelt

Definition: sincerely earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"

businesslike earnest

Definition: not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

Definition: Serious or honest