earnestly
pronunciation
How to pronounce earnestly in British English:
UK ['ɜ:nɪstlɪ]
How to pronounce earnestly in American English:
US [ˈənɪstlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a serious manner
Word Origin
- earnestly (adv.)
- Old English eornostlice; see earnest (adj.) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. It sounds woolly , but is used earnestly by all three candidates .
- 2. I furthered my search for him , earnestly wanting to relieve my disappointment to only discover more of the same .
- 3. " We do have problems but we are very determined to tackle them earnestly and effectively , " said mr kuang .
- 4. A lady approached the boy and said : " my little fellow , why are you looking so earnestly in that window ? "
- 5. It earnestly attempts to measure which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy , safe and prosperous life in the years ahead .