Definisjon av earnest

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Noun

earnest - something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
surety, security something clearly established

Adjective

earnest - 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"
sincere, solemn
serious requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve; "raised serious objections to the proposal"; "the plan has a serious flaw"
earnest - not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
businesslike
purposeful having meaning through having an aim; "led a happy purposeful life"
earnest - earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
dear, devout, heartfelt
sincere open and genuine; not deceitful; "he was a good man, decent and sincere"; "felt sincere regret that they were leaving"; "sincere friendship"
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Substantiv

earnest - Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
earnest - Seriousness; reality; actuality as opposed to jesting or feigned appearance; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.
earnest - A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.

Verb

earnest - To be serious with; use in earnest.

Adjektiv

earnest - Serious in speech or action; eager; urgent; importunate; pressing; instant.
earnest - Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; — used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.
earnest - Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.
earnest - Possessing or characterised by seriousness; strongly bent; intent.
earnest - Strenuous; diligent.
earnest - Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; not trifling or feigned; important.

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  • earnest
    Serious in intention, purpose, or effort.

Adjektiv - Gradbøying

  • Positiv: earnest
  • Komparativ: earnester / more earnest
  • Superlativ: earnestest / most earnest

Substantiv

  • Entall: earnest
  • Flertall: earnests

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