earnest — showing sincere and intense conviction; serious in intention, purpose, or effort
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing sincere and intense conviction; serious in intention, purpose, or effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrnɪst/
Korean meaning: 진지한, 간절한, 성실한
Korean pronunciation: 어-니스트 (강세: 어)
Example Sentences
- My mom's earnest advice about eating vegetables turned me into a rabbit.
- His earnest attempt to impress his date by ordering in French backfired when he accidentally ordered dog food.
- The negotiations began in earnest after both sides agreed to stop throwing papers at each other.
earnest
ADJECTIVE//ˈɜːrnɪst//
showing sincere and intense conviction; serious in intention, purpose, or effort
Serious, intense dedication to studying
Ernest stayed earnest while the candle burned!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'eornost' and Old Saxon 'ernest', related to Germanic roots meaning 'vigor' or 'seriousness'. The word may be connected to Proto-Germanic '*arnustiz', though the ultimate origin is uncertain.
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📝Examples
“My mom's earnest advice about eating vegetables turned me into a rabbit.”
“His earnest attempt to impress his date by ordering in French backfired when he accidentally ordered dog food.”
“The negotiations began in earnest after both sides agreed to stop throwing papers at each other.”
“She made an earnest promise to help the community.”
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