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- Dictionaryear·nest/ˈərnəst/
noun
- 1. a thing intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come: "the presence of the troops is an earnest of the world's desire not to see the conflict repeated elsewhere"
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adjective. uk / ˈɜː.nɪst / us / ˈɝː.nɪst / Add to word list. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: He was a very earnest young man. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. lacking humour and not meant to be funny. serious She had a serious look on her face.
The meaning of EARNEST is characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind. How to use earnest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Earnest.
Earnest definition: serious and zealous in intention, purpose, or effort. See examples of EARNEST used in a sentence.
EARNEST meaning: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.
If you are earnest, it means you are serious about something. Your parents might not want you to drop out of school to follow some fly-by-night dream, but if you're earnest about wanting a career in show biz, they'll support you.
Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. Ella was a pious, earnest woman. His expression is as earnest when he smiles as when he is arguing. Despite their earnest efforts, they still struggle to win support.
Definition of earnest adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
