What is another word for in earnest?
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Pronunciation:
[ ɪn ˈɜːnəst], [ ɪn ˈɜːnəst], [ ɪ_n ˈɜː_n_ə_s_t]
Related words: earnest, in earnest meaning, earnestly, in earnest definition
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Synonyms for In earnest:
adj.
• sobersided (adjective)- downbeat,
- austere,
- bound and determined,
- honest,
- contemplative,
- sedate,
- deadpan,
- long-faced,
- unsmiling,
- severe,
- pensive,
- weighty,
- stern,
- genuine,
- set,
- resolved,
- grim,
- go for broke,
- reflective,
- meditative,
- thoughtful,
- determined,
- grave,
- funereal,
- solemn,
- deliberate,
- bound,
- steady,
- cold sober,
- no nonsense,
- pokerfaced,
- unhumorous.
adv.
• seriously (adverb)- solemnly,
- zealously,
- in all conscience,
- thoughtfully,
- passionately,
- cut the comedy,
- sedately,
- all joking aside,
- sternly,
- determinedly,
- with a straight face,
- actively,
- cool it,
- fervently,
- simmer down,
- with sobriety,
- for real,
- vigorously,
- in all seriousness,
- purposefully,
- gravely,
- soberly,
- down,
- intently,
- with forethought,
- straighten out.
adv
• Other relevant words: (adverb) • seriously (adverb)n.
• earnestly (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
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- sobersided,
- lighten up,
- staid,
- stolid,
- officious.
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- substantial.
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- deep.
- warm,
- persistently,
- white-hot,
- loyal,
- committed,
- burning,
- firmly,
- honestly,
- devout,
- impassioned,
- perfervid,
- intense,
- red hot,
- hot-blooded,
- ardent,
- tooth and nail,
- flaming,
- resolute,
- steadily,
- hearty,
- serious,
- vehement,
- resolutely,
- staunchly,
- spirited,
- decidedly,
- fiery,
- fervid,
- afire,
- faithful,
- abandoned,
- dedicated,
- in good earnest,
- heart and soul,
- intent,
- fervent,
- heated,
- sincerely,
- passionate,
- devoted,
- hot,
- hammer and tongs,
- zealous,
- sincere.
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