earnest

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earnest Definition

• (n) something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
• (s) characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"
• (s) earnest; "one''s dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
• (s) not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

earnest Synonyms

• businesslike
• dear
• devout
• earnest
• heartfelt
• in earnest(p)
• sincere
• solemn