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1 earnest
['ə:nist]1) (serious or over-serious: an earnest student; She wore an earnest expression.) σοβαρός2) (showing determination, sincerity or strong feeling: He made an earnest attempt to improve his work.) ειλικρινής•- earnestly
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2 Earnest
adj.Be earnest, v.: P. and V. σπουδάζειν (Eur., Hec. 337).To speak not in earnest, but in jest: P. εἰπεῖν οὐ σπουδάζων ἀλλὰ παίζων (Lys. 170).——————subs.Earnest-money: P. ἀρραβών, ὁ. πρόδοσις, ἡ, Ar. and P. θέσις, ἡ.Assurance: P. and V. πίστις, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Earnest
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3 in earnest
1) (serious; not joking: I am in earnest when I say this.) (στα)σοβαρά2) (seriously; with energy and determination: He set to work in earnest.) (στα)σοβαρά,για καλά -
4 Sober
adj.As opposed to drunk: P. and V. νήφων (Plat.).Abstaining from wine: P. and V. ἄοινος (Plat.).Temperate: P. and V. σώφρων.Orderly: Ar. and P. εὔτακτος.In sober earnest, truly: P. and V. ἀληθῶς.Be in sober earnest, v.: P. and V. σπουδάζειν.——————v. trans.P. and V. σωφρονίζειν; chasten.Be sobered: P. and V. σωφρονεῖν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Sober
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5 deadly
1) (causing death: a deadly poison.) θανατηφόρος2) (very great: He is in deadly earnest (= He is completely serious).) απόλυτος3) (very dull or uninteresting: What a deadly job this is.) ανιαρός -
6 devout
1) (earnest or sincere: Please accept my devout thanks.) ειλικρινής2) (religious: a devout Christian.) ευσεβής, πιστός -
7 entreaty
plural - entreaties; noun ((an) earnest request or plea.) ικεσία -
8 sedulous
['sedjuləs, ]( American[) -‹u-]((of a person or his efforts etc) steady, earnest and persistent: He worked with sedulous concentration.) επίμονος -
9 serious
['siəriəs]1) (grave or solemn: a quiet, serious boy; You're looking very serious.) σοβαρός2) ((often with about) in earnest; sincere: Is he serious about wanting to be a doctor?) που δεν αστειεύεται3) (intended to make people think: He reads very serious books.) σοβαρός4) (causing worry; dangerous: a serious head injury; The situation is becoming serious.) σοβαρός•- seriously
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10 solemn
['soləm]1) (serious and earnest: a solemn question; He looked very solemn as he announced the bad news.) σοβαρός2) (stately; having formal dignity: a solemn procession.) επίσημος,επιβλητικός•- solemnly- solemnness
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11 supplication
((an) earnest prayer or entreaty.) ικεσία -
12 take (someone or something) seriously
1) (to regard (a person or his statement etc) as in earnest: You mustn't take his jokes/promises seriously.) παίρνω στα σοβαρά2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) παίρνω στα σοβαράEnglish-Greek dictionary > take (someone or something) seriously
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13 take (someone or something) seriously
1) (to regard (a person or his statement etc) as in earnest: You mustn't take his jokes/promises seriously.) παίρνω στα σοβαρά2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) παίρνω στα σοβαράEnglish-Greek dictionary > take (someone or something) seriously
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14 Flippancy
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Flippancy
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15 Flippant
adj.Indifferent: P. and V. ῥᾴθυμος.Sportive ( as opposed to earnest): P. παιδικός.Be flippant, v.: P. and V. παίζειν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Flippant
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16 Grave
adj.Why do you look solemn and grave? V. τί σεμνὸν καὶ πεφροντικὸς βλέπεις; (Eur., Alc. 773).Be grave, earnest, v.: P. and V. σπουδάζειν.Heavy, severe, adj.: P. and V. βαρύς.Serious, alarming: P. and V. δεινός.Dangerous: P. ἐπικίνδυνος.——————subs.P. and V. θήκη, ἡ, μνῆμα, τό, τάφος, ὁ (Dem. 187, 426), Ar. and P. σῆμα, τό, Ar. and V. ταφή, ἡ, τύμβος, ὁ, V. χῶμα, τό (rare P.), τύμβευμα, τό.——————v. trans.See Engrave.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Grave
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17 Serious
adj.Be serious, v.: P. and V. σπουδάζειν.Important: P. διάφορος.Of looks: P. and V. σεμνός.Look serious: V. σεμνὸν βλέπειν.Terrible: P. and V. δεινός.Dangerous: P. ἐπικίνδυνος.Of a wound: P. and V. καίριος (Xen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Serious
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18 Sport
subs.Play: P. and V. παιδιά, ἡ.In drunken sport: P. μετὰ παιδιᾶς καὶ οἴνου (Thuc. 6, 28).Amusement: P. and V. διατριβή, ἡ.Hunting: P. and V. θήρα, ἡ (Plat.), ἄγρα, ἡ (Plat.), V. κυνηγία, ἡ.met., sport of plaything of: Ar. and P. παίγνιον, τό (gen.), or use prey.——————v. intrans.Frisk about: P. and V. σκιρτᾶν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Sport
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19 Weighty
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Weighty
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20 Zealous
adj.Earnest: P. and V. σπουδαῖος (Soph., frag.), ἔντονος, σύντονος.Ready: P. and V. ἑτοῖμος.Zealous for: use also V. λελιμμένος (gen.), μαιμῶν (gen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Zealous
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Earnest — Ear nest, n. [Prob. corrupted fr. F. arrhes, L. arra, arrha, arrhabo, Gr. arrabw n, of Semitic origin, cf. Heb. [=e]r[=a]v[=o]n; or perh. fr. W. ernes, akin to Gael. earlas, perh. fr. L. arra. Cf. {Arles}, {Earles penny}.] 1. Something given, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Earnest — Ear nest, a. 1. Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers. [1913 Webster] An earnest advocate to plead for him.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
earnest — ear·nest / ər nəst/ n [Anglo French ernes(t) erles, alteration of Old French erres, plural of erre pledge, earnest, alteration of Latin arra, short for arrabo, from Greek arrhabōn, of Semitic origin]: something of value given by a buyer to a… … Law dictionary
Earnest — Ear nest ([ e]r n[e^]st), n. [AS. eornost, eornest; akin to OHG. ernust, G. ernst; cf. Icel. orrosta battle, perh. akin to Gr. orny nai to excite, L. oriri to rise.] Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
earnest — earnest1 [ʉr′nist] adj. [ME ernest < OE eornoste < eornost, earnestness, zeal, akin to Ger ernst, seriousness (OHG ernust) < IE base * er , to set oneself in motion, arouse > RUN] 1. serious and intense; not joking or playful; zealous … English World dictionary
Earnest — Ear nest, v. t. To use in earnest. [R.] [1913 Webster] To earnest them [our arms] with men. Pastor Fido (1602). [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
earnest — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ intensely serious. ● in earnest Cf. ↑in earnest DERIVATIVES earnestly adverb earnestness noun. ORIGIN Old English … English terms dictionary
earnest — from O.E. eornoste (adj.) zealous, or from O.E. noun eornost seriousness, serious intent (surviving only in the phrase in earnest), from P.Gmc. *ern vigor, briskness (Cf. O.S. ernust, O.H.G. arnust seriousness, firmness, struggle, Ger. Ernst… … Etymology dictionary
earnest — adj *serious, solemn, grave, somber, sober, sedate, staid Analogous words: zealous, enthusiastic, passionate (see corresponding nouns at PASSION): diligent, *busy, industrious, assiduous, sedulous: *sincere, wholehearted, whole souled Antonyms:… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
earnest — [adj1] very enthusiastic ardent, busy, devoted, diligent, eager, fervent, fervid, heartfelt, impassioned, industrious, keen, passionate, perseverant, purposeful, sedulous, sincere, urgent, vehement, warm, wholehearted, zealous; concepts… … New thesaurus
earnest — ear|nest1 [ˈə:nıst US ˈə:r ] adj [: Old English; Origin: eornost] very serious and sincere ▪ a rather earnest young man ▪ Matthews was in earnest conversation with a young girl. ▪ an earnest desire to offer something useful to society earnest… … Dictionary of contemporary English