ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Earnestly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɝnɪstli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Earnestly is an adverb meaning In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

One thing, however, I do most earnestly beg and entreat of you: […]
“This the only seat y’all got?” [Dank] Demoss, who also goes by Dajua Blanding, asks earnestly.
The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness, […]
Before long, the unsuspecting salesman was earnestly pitching him "the quietest noisemaker on the market."

Synonyms for earnestly

Depending on context, synonyms include seriously.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include seriously, sincerely, sincere, honestly, genuinely, truly.

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