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Synonyms for earnestly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ur-nist
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɜr nɪst



Définition of earnestly

Origin :
  • from Old English eornoste (adj.) "zealous," or from Old English noun eornost "seriousness, serious intent" (surviving only in the phrase in earnest), from Proto-Germanic *ern "vigor, briskness" (cf. Old Saxon ernust, Old High German arnust "seriousness, firmness, struggle," German Ernst "seriousness;" Gothic arniba "safely, securely;" Old Norse ern "able, vigorous," jarna "fight, combat"). The proper name Ernest (literally "resolute") is from the same root. Related: Earnestly; earnestness.
  • adv solemnly
Example sentences :
  • Philothea had listened so earnestly, that for a moment all other thoughts were expelled from her mind.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • I, too, should earnestly rejoice if such an event could be brought about.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • These objections were earnestly urged when we acquired Louisiana.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • I earnestly thanked God for my deliverance on this occasion.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • We have both been told that we ought to know her, and told so earnestly that we really think we ought.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "You needn't think I'll tell, either," said the Countess, earnestly.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • They both stood side by side, looking at her earnestly and sadly.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • "Oh, but Mrs. North is far beyond middle age," said Cyrus, earnestly.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • Is it because I too am a king, that you desire so earnestly to speak with me?
  • Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • He was happy also, who was about to drink of that cup of joy which he so earnestly desired.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

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