earnestly

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English

Etymology

From Middle English ernestly, from Old English eornostlīċe (“earnestly, strictly”), equivalent to earnest +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈɜːnɪstli/
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Adverb

earnestly (comparative more earnestly, superlative most earnestly)

  1. In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.
    • 1900, L. Frank Baum, chapter 23, in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz:
      The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness; and Dorothy exclaimed:

Synonyms

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