earnestly

adverb

Definition of earnestlynext
1
as in sincerely

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2
as in ardently

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Recent Examples of earnestly Small liberal-arts colleges focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education and are earnestly committed to the arts and letters. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 Roberts came away from the conversation excited by how earnestly Heyward embraced that message. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 On day two, one of the servers tells me earnestly that a bowl of vegetable soup, consumed properly, should take about half an hour to finish. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 Anne Hathaway will always be the Princess of Genovia for a certain generation, earnestly searching for meaning and truth as her life is turned upside down. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earnestly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earnestly
  1. sincerely
  2. ardently
  3. simply
  4. conscientiously
  5. openly
  6. seriously
  7. honestly
  8. attentively
Adverb
  • Perhaps the script is unduly tilted by Ramos’ drawling, sincerely beguiling delivery.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • And incumbents can sincerely believe important work remains unfinished.
    — Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sincerely
Adverb
  • While many Democrats have ardently defended transgender rights, particularly in California, others in the party have sided with Republicans or softened their support.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • On the other side of Via Solari, a handful of policemen gathered around dozens of demonstrators, who ardently—but peacefully—chanted for entirely different reasons.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of ardently
Adverb
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Another person could make your day better simply by being easy to work with.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Put simply, the world needs gas to generate electricity and power heavy industry.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of simply
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  • One way in which Wounaan do so is conscientiously sharing and redistributing food, money, wisdom and the like to foster equity.
    — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • By thinking locally, building conscientiously, and operationalizing sustainability in our deployment choices, AI users, companies, and developers can also help ensure that the infrastructure powering our future doesn’t cost us the earth.
    — Sasha Luccioni, Time, 3 July 2026
Definition of conscientiously
Adverb
  • Be an active listener When talking to family members about changing traditions, do your best to listen openly and without judgment to what others are saying.
    — Parents, Parents, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The warning carries more weight in the wake of Trump’s decision to openly back Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of openly
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  • Health officials at Nasser Hospital said a midafternoon strike hit near a Red Cross field hospital in Rafah on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring 15 more, including five seriously.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Doctors and nurses fear that the health of would-be moms is on the line, and that Black maternal health is not being taken seriously.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of seriously
Adverb
  • Part of me thinks that friends should be able to share their feelings/perspectives honestly.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Did the network honestly think a large portion of the college football base would not stay up for a late kickoff that came after Notre Dame played Miami, or Georgia faced Ole Miss in primetime?
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Anyway, Evelyn appeared to be listening attentively to Jack, though her eyes remained glued to the stage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Gnocchi sits attentively on a Beverly Grove sidewalk with his owner, Julia Luke.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Earnestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earnestly. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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