Definition of earnest

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of earnest is as below...

Earnest (a.) Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention..

Lern More About Earnest

Hard :: Hard (adv.) With pressure; with urgency; hence, diligently; earnestly..
Charge :: Charge (v. t.) An address (esp. an earnest or impressive address) containing instruction or exhortation; as, the charge of a judge to a jury; the charge of a bishop to his clergy..
Prayer :: Prayer (v. i.) The act of praying, or of asking a favor; earnest request or entreaty; hence, a petition or memorial addressed to a court or a legislative body..
Engagedness :: Engagedness (n.) The state of being deeply interested; earnestness; zeal.
Studious :: Studious (a.) Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies..
Pray :: Pray (v. t.) To address earnest request to; to supplicate; to entreat; to implore; to beseech.
Expostulate :: Expostulate (v. i.) To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with..
Earnest :: Earnest (a.) Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers..
Earnest :: Earnest (v. t.) To use in earnest.
Instant :: Instant (a.) Pressing; urgent; importunate; earnest.
Good :: Good (superl.) Real; actual; serious; as in the phrases in good earnest; in good sooth.
Cry :: Cry (v. i.) To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.
Preach :: Preach (v. t.) To advise or recommend earnestly.
Living :: Living (n.) Manner of life; as, riotous living; penurious living; earnest living..
Stare :: Stare (v. t.) To look earnestly at; to gaze at.
Demand :: Demand (v. t.) To inquire authoritatively or earnestly; to ask, esp. in a peremptory manner; to question..
Soliitation :: Soliitation (n.) The act of soliciting; earnest request; persistent asking; importunity.
Religionist :: Religionist (n.) One earnestly devoted or attached to a religion; a religious zealot.
Beg :: Beg (v. t.) To ask earnestly for; to entreat or supplicate for; to beseech.
Fell :: Fell (a.) Eager; earnest; intent.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us