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earnestlyIn a serious and sincere manner, showing deep commitment or genuine concern about something.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a serious and sincere manner, showing deep commitment or genuine concern about something.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜrnɪstli/

Korean meaning: 진지하고 성실하게, 진심으로

Korean pronunciation: 어-니스트-리 (강세: 어)

Example Sentences

  • The student earnestly promised never to copy homework again after getting caught red-handed.
  • He earnestly studied for the TOEFL exam every single day.
  • She earnestly explained to her mom why she needed a new smartphone, presenting a PowerPoint presentation.

earnestly

ADVERB

//ˈɜrnɪstli//

In a serious and sincere manner, showing deep commitment or genuine concern about something.

earnestly concept
💡 Concept

In a serious and sincere manner, showing deep commitment or genuine concern about something.

earnestly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

She speaks earnestly and honestly, while crediting others modestly!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɜrnɪstli/

🌳Etymology

Rootearnest
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Old English 'eornost' meaning seriousness or zeal. Originally referred to a pledge or deposit given as proof of serious intent in agreements.

🎵Rhyme

sternlyfirmlycertainly

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The student earnestly promised never to copy homework again after getting caught red-handed.

He earnestly studied for the TOEFL exam every single day.

😄 Fun example

She earnestly explained to her mom why she needed a new smartphone, presenting a PowerPoint presentation.

😄 Fun example

The politician earnestly promised to solve all problems, as usual.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sincerelyseriouslygenuinelyferventlyintensely

Antonyms

carelesslyflippantly

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