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In earnest

adj, adv

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Sincere; determined; truthful.

    ""I wasn't in earnest. I only brought it in joke.""

Adverb
  1. 1
    With considerable commitment, determination, or effect; significantly.

    "It's snowing in earnest right now."

  2. 2
    Having a sincere intent. (of a person)

    "He was talking in earnest, even though his speech carried an ironic tone."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a serious manner wordnet

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