earnestly

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or indicating intense eagerness or serious intent; acting or done with great care and attention; sincere and intense

  - "He earnedestly hoped for a better future."
  - "She took the exams earnestly and passed with flying colors."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɝnɪstli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

for real

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with earnestly
ernest , serene , germane , chaste

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Variants

List of all variants of earnestly that leads to same result
earnestly

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Etymology

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Before 12th century. From Old French ernestement, from ernest, serious, from Latin ex- (out) + serus (watchful, guarding).

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Trivia

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1. The word earnestly appears in the King James Version of the Bible over 30 times.

2. In the novel 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, the character St. John Rivers earnestly proposes to Jane, but she refuses him.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sincerity: The quality of being genuine and honest in expression or sentiment.

2. Intensity: A high degree of emotion or focus.

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Culture

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In literature, earnestly is often used to describe characters who are deeply committed to their beliefs or goals. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia is described as 'earnestly' seeking advice from Polonius before her tragic downfall.

How to Memorize "earnestly"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize earnestly, visualize a scene where you are deeply engaged in a task or goal with great care and attention. For example, imagine yourself studying for an exam in a quiet, focused environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word earnestly with the feeling of deep commitment and serious intent. For example, imagine the word earnestly written in bold, capital letters in your mind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym EARNESTLY to remember the meaning of earnestly: E - Expresses intense eagerness, A - Acts with great care and attention, R - Requires sincere and intense effort, N - Necessitates focus and attention, S - Shows serious intent, T - Takes time and effort, L - Leads to success, Y - Yields positive results.

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