earnestly
/ˈɜːrnɪstli/
sincerely, seriously
📚 Meanings
- 1.
In a serious and sincere manner.
"She earnestly requested more time to complete the project."
- 2.
With great dedication or conviction; with intense resolve.
"He earnestly pursued his dream of becoming a writer."
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She listened earnestly to his advice, nodding occasionally.
She listened earnestly to his advice, nodding occasionally.
The students earnestly studied for their final exams.
The students earnestly studied for their final exams.
He earnestly tried to convince them of his innocence.
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How do you pronounce earnestly?
earnestly is pronounced [/ˈɜːrnɪstli/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does earnestly mean?
earnestly means "sincerely, seriously". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is earnestly?
earnestly is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She listened earnestly to his advice, nodding occasionally." — used to mean "sincerely, seriously".
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