Word Meaning

Meaning of earnest

- Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.
- Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.
- Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.
- Serious; important.
- To use in earnest.
- Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.
- Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.

Crossword clue for earnest

- A Pledge
- Another rat seen? That’s serious!
- Ardent
- Definite
- Down payment
- Heartfelt
- Hemingway reportedly dedicated
- Serious
- Sincere
- Sincere and very honest
- Sincere and very serious
- Sincere listener sent all over the place
- Sincere; serious in intention
- Sincerely zealous