Other Words for Earnest

Earnest as a Adjective has these synonyms:

zealous, ardent, diligent, assiduous, industrious, hard-working, devoted, eager, conscientious, keen, fervent, fervid, enthusiastic, passionate

Example: Burbridge is an earnest pupil.

Earnest as a Verb has these synonyms:

serious, solemn, grave, sober, intense, steady, resolute, resolved, firm, determined, assiduous, sincere, dedicated, committed, devoted, thoughtful

Example: He made an earnest promise to do his best.

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