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Word: Earnest
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English eornoste (adjective), eornost (noun), of Germanic origin; related to German Ernst (noun)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːnɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
Short Definition:resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
Examples:- an earnest student
- two girls were in earnest conversation
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