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Earnestly Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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earnestly

earnest-ly

🇺🇸 /ˈɝnəstɫi/ · 🇬🇧 /ˈɜːnəstli/

Definitions

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

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Quick facts about “earnestly”

Earnestly is a 2-syllable adverb and adjective (earnest-ly). It is pronounced /ˈɝnəstɫi/ in American English and /ˈɜːnəstli/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 10 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #7,310 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'earnestly'

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.