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   ear·nest·ly

   /ˈərnəs(t)lē/

   adverb

   • 1. with sincere and intense conviction; seriously: "they earnestly hope to come back in the summer"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEARNESTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   in a serious and determined way, often without humour: He hopes school officials will continue to work earnestly to ensure the rights of their minority students. He stood with his hands on his hips, his head tilted slightly as he listened earnestly to questions. See. earnest. Fewer examples.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › earnestlyEarnestly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EARNESTLY is in an earnest and serious manner : not lightly, casually, or flippantly. How to use earnestly in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEARNESTLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say something earnestly, you say it very seriously, often because you believe that it is important.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › earnestlyEarnestly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you do something earnestly, you do it in a serious, heartfelt way. You might earnestly promise your friend that you'll never forget her birthday again, or earnestly ask your grandmother if there's anything you can do to help her out while she's recovering from surgery.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › earnestlyEARNESTLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Earnestly definition: with deep and sincere feeling; seriously. See examples of EARNESTLY used in a sentence.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › earnestEarnest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › earnestlyEarnestly - definition of earnestly by The Free Dictionary

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   Define earnestly. earnestly synonyms, earnestly pronunciation, earnestly translation, English dictionary definition of earnestly. adj. Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill.