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 John Carney, 98 minutes The director of Once and Sing Street earnestly believes in the power of music. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 June 2026 And of course there will always be readers who balk at SF, refusing to countenance that our lived reality is saturated with it, and that the time for earnestly realistic state-of-the-nation novels may have passed. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Ukraine's strike campaign started out earnestly in 2024 but has significantly intensified this year, helping Ukraine gain momentum in a grueling war of attrition that has persisted for more than four years since Russia's full-scale invasion. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 June 2026 The concept was already mildly stale in 1983; in 2026, jokes about Nate learning to use a toaster or a GPS come off as well past their expiration date, no matter how earnestly dopey a performance Bargatze gives. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 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
  • Here was a government that had explicitly borrowed from Beijing’s developmental playbook and sincerely attempted to imitate it, but failed.
    — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • My favorite depictions of this city know its real history is too cuckoo to capture sincerely; straight reenactments make the production of 35mm masterpieces look as piddly as Shrinky Dinks.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of sincerely
Adverb
  • Kevan Harris, an associate professor of sociology at UCLA who has studied the Iranian diaspora, said some of the ardently monarchist Iranians became disillusioned and demobilized when the war’s initial objective of regime change failed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • Like the tour, the first input meeting garnered significant interest from farmers and residents alike, all of whom are ardently concerned with what the county decides to do with the Ag Reserve.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Definition of ardently
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  • Goddard says simply closing the blinds or drapes during the day to keep the sun out can lower the temperature of upper floors.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • To release it, simply pull it apart, combining the convenience of magnetic attachment with the confidence of a physical locking mechanism.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Definition of simply
Adverb
  • The National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee, which teaches people how to conscientiously object to income levies, reports surging interest in its training sessions.
    — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
  • An attorney general who cannot conscientiously defend a law owes his clients — the people of Florida — the duty of allowing a surrogate to do it.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of conscientiously
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  • Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • On top of that, Kelce appeared on the cover of GQ magazine and spoke openly about his and Swift’s relationship for the first time with a major publication.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of openly
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  • Futurist, astrophysicist and sci-fi author David Brin pointed to asteroid mining, which several American companies, including AstroForge and TransAstra, are investigating seriously already.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Things started to seriously unravel a few months into filming for Jackass Forever mid-2020.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Definition of seriously
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  • There's a mobile app (Android/iOS) and a desktop app (Windows only), but honestly, who wants more apps bloating their already bloated app ecosystem?
    — Joe Salas July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • There should honestly be a sequel parody of Twister where the storm chasers use tornados to cover up their kills.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Second, build trust and psychological safety by being open, admitting mistakes, and listening attentively.
    — Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Two of my cousins, both women in their early 20s, came to sit behind me a few minutes into the interview, watching attentively.
    — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
Definition of attentively

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