Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers
If you are in earnest, you are sincere in what you are doing and saying. No one could tell whether he was in earnest or in jest. very serious and sincere
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"
If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before. Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow = seriously
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
earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale
something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message