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1 earnest
n. Earnest (förnamn)* * *['ə:nist]1) (serious or over-serious: an earnest student; She wore an earnest expression.) allvarlig, uppriktig2) (showing determination, sincerity or strong feeling: He made an earnest attempt to improve his work.) enträgen, nitisk, allvarlig•- earnestly
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2 earnest money
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3 in earnest
på allvar* * *1) (serious; not joking: I am in earnest when I say this.) allvarlig, uppriktig2) (seriously; with energy and determination: He set to work in earnest.) på allvar -
4 The Importance of Being Earnest
The importance of being earnest (pjäs av Oscar Wilde)English-Swedish dictionary > The Importance of Being Earnest
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5 as an earnest of
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6 dead earnest
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7 deadly
adj. dödlig, döds---------adv. dödligt, döds- (väldigt mycket)* * *1) (causing death: a deadly poison.) dödlig2) (very great: He is in deadly earnest (= He is completely serious).) fullständigt3) (very dull or uninteresting: What a deadly job this is.) dödtråkig -
8 devout
adj. innerlig; religiös, from* * *1) (earnest or sincere: Please accept my devout thanks.) innerlig, uppriktig2) (religious: a devout Christian.) from, gudfruktig -
9 entreaty
n. enträgen begäran, bön* * *plural - entreaties; noun ((an) earnest request or plea.) enträgen bön (begäran, anhållan) -
10 sedulous
adj. trägen, oförtruten, flitig* * *['sedjuləs, ]( American[) -‹u-]((of a person or his efforts etc) steady, earnest and persistent: He worked with sedulous concentration.) trägen, oförtruten, flitig -
11 serious
adj. allvarlig; viktig; seriös; farlig* * *['siəriəs]1) (grave or solemn: a quiet, serious boy; You're looking very serious.) allvarlig, allvarsam2) ((often with about) in earnest; sincere: Is he serious about wanting to be a doctor?) allvarlig, seriös3) (intended to make people think: He reads very serious books.) seriös4) (causing worry; dangerous: a serious head injury; The situation is becoming serious.) allvarlig•- seriously
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12 solemn
adj. högtidlig, festlig; högtidlig ceremoni; allvarlig, seriös; argsint* * *['soləm]1) (serious and earnest: a solemn question; He looked very solemn as he announced the bad news.) allvarlig2) (stately; having formal dignity: a solemn procession.) högtidlig•- solemnly- solemnness
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13 supplication
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14 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.) ta ngn (ngt) på allvar2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) ta ngn (ngt) på allvarEnglish-Swedish dictionary > take (someone or something) seriously
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15 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.) ta ngn (ngt) på allvar2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) ta ngn (ngt) på allvarEnglish-Swedish dictionary > take (someone or something) seriously
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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
