adj. not joking or playful in mood or manner
The student gave an earnest effort in learning English.
The student gave an earnest effort in learning English.
Hear it
They had an earnest and intelligent discourse.
Hear it
serious; important; intent; solemn
insincere; joking; trivial; frivolous; foolish
2 syllables
ear-nest
ernest
sternest
internist
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