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English to English adjective
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Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | | Example: both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
a film with a solemn social message
source: wordnet30
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earnest | | Example: one's dearest wish
devout wishes for their success
heartfelt condolences
source: wordnet30
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not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal | | source: wordnet30 noun
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something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract | | source: wordnet30
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Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness. | | source: webster1913
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Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come. | | source: webster1913 verb
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To use in earnest. | | source: webster1913
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