Earnestly: meaning, definitions and examples
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earnestly
[ หษหrnษชstli ]
speaking or acting sincerely and seriously
In a sincere and serious manner; with deep conviction or seriousness.
Synonyms
ardently, diligently, genuinely, seriously, sincerely.
Examples of usage
- She earnestly believed that she could make a difference in the world.
- He earnestly apologized for his mistake.
- They earnestly discussed the implications of the decision.
- We earnestly hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
- The students earnestly studied for their exams.
showing deep sincerity or seriousness
Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.
Synonyms
committed, determined, genuine, serious, sincere.
Examples of usage
- She gave an earnest speech about the importance of education.
- The team made an earnest effort to win the championship.
- He had an earnest desire to help those in need.
- Their earnest commitment to the project was evident.
Translations
Translations of the word "earnestly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sinceramente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคญเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช ernsthaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan sungguh-sungguh
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะพ
๐ต๐ฑ szczerze
๐ฏ๐ต ็ๅฃใซ (ใใใใใซ)
๐ซ๐ท sรฉrieusement
๐ช๐ธ seriamente
๐น๐ท ciddi olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์งํ๊ฒ (jinjihage)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฌุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vรกลพnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ vรกลพne
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎค็ๅฐ (rรจnzhฤn de)
๐ธ๐ฎ resno
๐ฎ๐ธ af alvรถru
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝ ะถาฏัะตะบัะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฌแ แคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษmimi olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ seriamente
Etymology
The word 'earnestly' originated from the Middle English word 'ernest', which came from Old English 'eornoste' meaning 'zeal, seriousness'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. Over time, 'earnestly' has evolved to convey the idea of sincerity, seriousness, and deep conviction in speech or actions.
See also: earnestness.
Word Frequency Rank
At #7,310 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 7307 fundamentally
- 7308 bless
- 7309 forfeiture
- 7310 earnestly
- 7311 dissertation
- 7312 supervisory
- 7313 tenderness
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