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Earnestly

Verb / ˈɜ:nʌstli: / Another word for earnestly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a serious and sincere manner

Synonyms & similar words

seriously inearnest sincerely seriously diligently enthusiastically ardently devotedly passionately wholeheartedly zealously assiduously conscientiously earnest heartily intensely perseveringly resolutely steadfastly urgently vigorously workmanlike

Example sentences

  1. He earnestly apologized for breaking the vase.
  2. She earnestly tried to convince her friend to come to the party.
  3. The children earnestly listened to the teacher's lesson.
  4. He worked earnestly on his homework for hours.
  5. The dog earnestly wagged its tail at its owner.

Quotes

  • Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason. - Blaise Pascal
  • The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Earnestness is the devotion of all the faculties. - Arthur Schopenhauer

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