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Earnestly: meaning, definitions and examples

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earnestly

 

[ หˆษœหrnษชstli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinceramente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ernsthaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sungguh-sungguh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะธั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczerze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸๅ‰ฃใซ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ‘ใ‚“ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉrieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seriamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ciddi olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ง€ํ•˜๊ฒŒ (jinjihage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฌุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกลพnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกลพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎค็œŸๅœฐ (rรจnzhฤ“n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ af alvรถru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝ ะถาฏั€ะตะบั‚ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒฌแƒ แƒคแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™mimi olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.