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| 1. | [ adjective ] characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | |
| Synonyms: | in_earnest solemn sincere | |
| Examples: | "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate" "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant" "a film with a solemn social message" |
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| Related terms: | serious | |
| 2. | [ noun ] something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract | |
| Related terms: | security earnest_money | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] earnest | |
| Synonyms: | devout heartfelt dear | |
| Examples: | "one's dearest wish" "devout wishes for their success" "heartfelt condolences" |
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| Related terms: | sincere | |
| 4. | [ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 380 | |
| 5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 4754 | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal | |
| Synonyms: | businesslike | |
| Related terms: | purposeful | |
| Similar spelling: |
earnestly Earnestine Ernest Ernesto earring Ernestine Ernestina Earnshaw |
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