| earnest | | |
| n. (possession) | 1. earnest | something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract. |
| ~ surety, security | property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation.; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security" |
| ~ arles, earnest money | money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract. |
| adj. | 2. earnest, sincere, solemn | characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions.; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message" |
| ~ serious | concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities.; "a serious student of history"; "a serious attempt to learn to ski"; "gave me a serious look"; "a serious young man"; "are you serious or joking?"; "Don't be so serious!" |
| adj. | 3. dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt | earnest.; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" |
| ~ sincere | open and genuine; not deceitful.; "he was a good man, decent and sincere"; "felt sincere regret that they were leaving"; "sincere friendship" |
| adj. | 4. businesslike, earnest | not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal. |
| ~ purposeful | serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal. |
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