Definitions
How to pronounce earnest:
Earnest - as a noun
Something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
Earnest - as an adjective satellite
Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
Example: "Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"
Earnest - as a verb
To be serious with; use in earnest.
To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
Example: "You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."
To receive payment for work.
Example: "He earns seven million dollars a year as ceo. my bank account is only earning one percent interest."
To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
Example: "My cd earns me six percent!"
To achieve by being worthy of.
Example: "To earn a spot in the top 20"
To curdle, as milk.
To long; to yearn.
To grieve.
Earnest - as an adjective
(said of an action or an utterance) serious or honest
(with a positive sense) focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.
Example: "Earnest prayers"
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
Example: "Earnest attention."
(said of a person or a person's character) possessing or characterised by seriousness.
Example: "An earnest disposition"
Strenuous; diligent.
Example: "Earnest efforts"
Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
EARNEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
EARNEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
EARNEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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