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English adjective: earnest | |||
| 1. | earnest characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | ||
| Samples | Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate. An entirely sincere and cruel tyrant. A film with a solemn social message. | ||
| Synonyms | sincere, solemn | ||
| Similar | serious | ||
| Antonyms | frivolous | ||
| 2. | earnest earnest | ||
| Samples | One's dearest wish. Devout wishes for their success. Heartfelt condolences. | ||
| Synonyms | dear, devout, heartfelt | ||
| Similar | sincere | ||
| Antonyms | insincere | ||
| 3. | earnest not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal | ||
| Synonyms | businesslike | ||
| Similar | purposeful | ||
| Antonyms | purposeless | ||
English noun: earnest | |||
| 1. | earnest (possession) something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | security, surety | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | arles, earnest money | ||
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