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1 earnest
[ˈəːnɪst] adjective1) serious or over-serious:جادُّ، جدّيShe wore an earnest expression.
2) showing determination, sincerity or strong feeling:عـاقِد العَزْمHe made an earnest attempt to improve his work.
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2 earnest
جِدِّي \ businesslike: having or showing the ability to succeed in business; doing things quickly and sensibly. earnest: serious: He made an earnest attempt to improve. serious: solemn, not joking: a serious play; a serious look on one’s face. solemn: (of people and events) serious: Solemn people rarely laugh. There was a solemn ceremony. -
3 earnest
صَادِق \ candid: honest; telling the truth although it may not be liked: Can a doctor always be candid about a sick person’s condition? She had candid eyes that could not hide her feelings. earnest: serious: He made an earnest attempt to improve. faithful: loyal; true: She is a very faithful friend. frank: free and honest in speech; saying what one really thinks: He was frank enough to tell me at once that he had made a bad mistake. genuine: real; not copied; true: Is this pound note genuine?. honest: true; not telling lies or deceiving; not stealing: Give me your honest opinion. Honest people do not travel by train without a ticket. honourable, honorable: worthy of respect. sincere: (of a person; his character, feelings or actions) honest; not pretending: a sincere desire for peace. straightforward: honest and direct; not deceitful or twisted. true: (often with to) loyal; faithful: She’s a true friend. He is true to his promises. whole-hearted: full; unlimited; eager and willing: His plan had their whole-hearted support. \ See Also حقيقي (حَقيقيّ)، جدي (جِدِّيّ)، وفي (وَفِيّ)، صريح (صَريح)، نزيه (نَزِيه)، شريف (شَريف)، مخلص (مُخْلِص) -
4 earnest
جَادّ \ earnest: serious: He made an earnest attempt to improve. serious: solemn, not joking: a serious play; a serious look on one’s face. -
5 in earnest
بِصُورة جَدِّيَّة \ in earnest: serious; seriously: Was he (speaking) in earnest?. \ See Also بجد (بِجِدّ) \ جِدِّيًّا \ in earnest: seriously: Was he (speaking) in earnest?. -
6 in earnest
1) serious; not joking:جـاد، جدِّيّـاI am in earnest when I say this.
2) seriously; with energy and determination:بِجَديَّـهHe set to work in earnest.
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7 in earnest
بِجِدّ \ hard: with much effort or force (often in compounds): You must try hard if you want to succeed. I hit him hard. He spent all his hard-earned money. in earnest: seriously: Was he (speaking) in earnest?. -
8 Pledge In Earnest
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9 alvarlegur, ákveîinn
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10 alvarlegur, einlægur
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11 esimaksu
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12 hymytön
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13 tosissaan oleva
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14 vakavailmeinen
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15 iš širdies
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16 ne juokais
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17 nuoširdumas
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18 rimtai
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19 rimtas
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20 истовый
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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