Definitions for earnestly
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. seriously, earnestly, in earnestadverb

   in a serious manner

   "talking earnestly with his son"; "she started studying snakes in earnest"; "a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. earnestlyadverb

   In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Earnestlyadverb

   Etymology: from earnest.

   1. Warmly; affectionately; zealously; importunately; intensely.

   When earnestly they seek
   Such proof, conclude they then begun to fail. John Milton, P. L.

   Shame is a banishment of him from the good opinion of the world, which every man most earnestly desires. South.

   Earnestly invoke the goodness and power of an all merciful and almighty God. George Smalridge, Sermons.

   2. Eagerly; desirously.

   Why so earnestly seek you to put up that letter? William Shakespeare, K. Lear.

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1. earnestly

   Earnestly refers to doing something sincerely or seriously, with genuine intent or conviction, and a deep sense of dedication or commitment. This adverb involves actions or behavior involving a high degree of seriousness, zealousness, gravity, or fervor.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Earnestlyadverb

   in an earnest manner

Anagrams for earnestly »

1. easternly

How to pronounce earnestly?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say earnestly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of earnestly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of earnestly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of earnestly in a Sentence

1. Justice Calo Reign:

   Sometimes it really is worth it to look at yourself in the mirror and earnestly ask yourself...#isthatthebestyougot?

2. Sun Jianguo:

   The prerequisite for win-win cooperation is mutual trust, (We) hope the U.S. side can pay great attention to China's concerns, earnestly respect our core interests, avoid words and actions that harm bilateral ties, and reduce activities which cause misunderstandings or misjudgements.

3. Anna Jameson:

   What we truly and earnestly aspire to be, that in some sense, we are. The mere aspiration, by changing the frame of the mind, for the moment realizes itself.

4. Wang Wenbin:

   On issues concerning China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and other core interests, there is no room for compromise, we urged the Wang Wenbin side to earnestly follow the One China principle... be cautious in words and deeds on the Taiwan issue, and not send any wrong signal to pro-Taiwan independence and separatist forces -- so it won't cause serious damage to the situation across the Taiwan Strait and China-US relations.

5. Sun Jianguo:

   The prerequisite for win-win cooperation is mutual trust, (We) hope the U.S. side can pay great attention to China's concerns, earnestly respect our core interests, avoid words and actions that harm bilateral ties, and reduce activities which cause misunderstandings or misjudgments.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=earnestly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Earnestly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=earnestly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earnestly