Earnest — synonyms, definition

1. earnest (a)

absorbed absorbing accurate active actual ambitious animated anxious approving ardent artless aspiring assiduous bona fide brisk burning businesslike busy candid categorical • • •

2. earnest (Noun)

earnestness gravity guarantee pawn pledge security seriousness sobriety solemnity token warrant

earnest (Noun) — Something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract.

security surety arles earnest money

3. earnest (Adjective)

dear

earnest (Adjective) — Characterized by a firm and humourless belief in the validity of your opinions. ex. "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"

earnest (Adjective) — Sincerely intended and with strong feeling. ex. "one's most earnest wish"

earnest (Adjective) — Not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal.