English to English
adjective
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
source: WordNet 3.0
- Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.
source: Webster 1913
- Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate.
An entirely sincere and cruel tyrant.
A film with a solemn social message.
source: WordNet 3.0
- earnest
One's dearest wish.
Devout wishes for their success.
Heartfelt condolences.
source: WordNet 3.0
- not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
- To use in earnest.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
adj
- [írnest] Masikap; maalab; maningas; masipag; maingat
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
noun
- [írnest] Katotohanan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
