Earnestly
/ˈɝnɪstli/ adv
adv ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.
"The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness, […]"
Adverb
- 1 in a serious manner wordnet
Example
More examples"If you study earnestly, you can expect to pass the exam."
Etymology
From Middle English ernestly, from Old English eornostlīċe (“earnestly, strictly”), equivalent to earnest + -ly.