earnest(ness)

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• earnest — ear|nest1 [ ɜrnıst ] adjective serious, determined, and meaning what you say: an earnest young man earnest discussions ╾ ear|nest|ly adverb ╾ ear|nest|ness noun uncount earnest ear|nest 2 [ ɜrnıst ] noun in earnest 1. ) more seriously or with… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• earnest — I ear•nest [[t]ˈɜr nɪst[/t]] adj. 1) serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous 2) showing depth and sincerity of feeling: an earnest entreaty[/ex] 3) seriously important; grave 4) full seriousness, as of intention or purpose: to …   From formal English to slang

• earnest — I. /ˈɜnəst / (say ernuhst) adjective 1. serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker. 2. showing depth and sincerity of feeling: earnest words. 3. having serious importance, or demanding serious attention: an… …  

• in|tense´ness — in|tense «ihn TEHNS», adjective. 1. very much; very great; very strong; extreme: »intense happiness, intense light. Intense heat melts iron. A bad burn causes intense pain. Deep, earnest thought is intense. SYNONYM(S): violent, vehement,… …   Useful english dictionary

• se´ri|ous|ness — se|ri|ous «SIHR ee uhs», adjective. 1. a) showing deep thought or purpose; thoughtful; grave: »a serious manner, a serious face. SYNONYM(S): solemn, sober. See syn. under grave. (Cf. ↑grave) b) …   Useful english dictionary

• dear´ness — dear1 «dihr», adjective, noun, adverb, interjection. –adj. 1. much loved; precious: »His sister was very dear to him. This is an old story but somehow each time more dear (Atlantic). SYNONYM(S): beloved. 2. much valued; highly esteemed …   Useful english dictionary

• fer´vent|ness — fer|vent «FUR vuhnt», adjective. 1. showing warmth of feeling; very earnest: »The coach made a fervent plea for greater loyalty to the team. SYNONYM(S): ardent, zealous, passionate, eager. 2. hot; glowing; intense: »The elements shall melt with… …   Useful english dictionary

• half´-heart´ed|ness — half heart|ed «HAF HAHR tihd, HAHF », adjective. lacking courage, interest, or enthusiasm; not earnest. SYNONYM(S): indifferent, perfunctory, lukewarm, faint. –half´ heart´ed|ly, adverb. –half´ heart´ed|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• heart´ful|ness — heart|ful «HAHRT fuhl», adjective. 1. hearty; cordial. 2. earnest; sincere. –heart´ful|ly, adverb. –heart´ful|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• se´ri|ous-mind´ed|ness — se|ri|ous mind|ed «SIHR ee uhs MYN dihd», adjective. earnest; having serious intentions. –se´ri|ous mind´ed|ly, adverb. –se´ri|ous mind´ed|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• sol´emn|ness — sol|emn «SOL uhm», adjective. 1. a) serious, grave, or earnest: »a solemn face, to speak in a solemn voice, solemn meditations. Why do you bend such solemn brows on me? (Shakespeare). b) formal: »to enter into a solemn agreement. He gave his… …   Useful english dictionary