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earnest meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of earnest at MeaningMonkey.org. earnest meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.EARNEST noun
Definition of earnest (noun)
- something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
EARNEST adjective
Definition of earnest (adjective)
- characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
- earnest
- not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
- synonyms: businesslike
Source: Princeton University Wordnet