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earnestly

[ur-nist-lee] / ˈɜr nɪst li /
ADVERB
solemnly
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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“Is there a part for me in it?” she asks earnestly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Politics has of course always had a mucky and brutal side to it, as well as one of public service which works earnestly to improve people's lives.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

It’s a stunning moment, and one of the show’s most memorable scenes, because it earnestly captures the silent yearning that comprises so much of the gay experience, especially for closeted gay men.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

"I have been waiting more earnestly than anyone else," group leader RM wrote in the letter.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

"Oh, very much," I said earnestly, trying not to seem anxious as Falconer faded from me.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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