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Earnest Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(v. t.)
To use in earnest.
To use in earnest.
(n.)
Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.
Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.
(n.)
Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.
Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.
(n.)
Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.
Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.
(a.)
Serious; important.
Serious; important.
(a.)
Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.
Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.
(a.)
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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutArdent 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.
earnest
\ear"nest\ (?), n. [as. eornost, eornest; akin to ohg. ernust, g. ernst; cf. icel. orrosta battle, perh. akin to gr. &?; to excite, l. oriri to rise.] seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness. take heed that this jest do not one day turn to earnest. sidney. and given in earnest what i begged in jest.
similar words(2)
in earnest
earnest money
Ardent in spirit and speech.
Arobaith = n. earnest expectation
Briduw = n. warranty; earnest
Ern = n. earnest, pledge
Ernes = n. earnest, pledge
Erno = v. to give earnest money
Gorsylw = n. earnest regard
Gwaesol = a. earnest; warranting
Rhagarian = n. earnest money
Rhybuch = n. earnest longing
Noun
1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
(hypernym) security, surety
(hyponym) earnest money
Adjective
1. 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"
(synonym) in earnest(p), sincere, solemn
(similar) serious
2. earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
(synonym) dear, devout, heartfelt
(similar) sincere
3. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
(synonym) businesslike
(similar) purposeful
Earnest Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Earnest may refer to:
People:
People:
- Earnest Byner (born 1962), former National Football League (NFL) running back
- Earnest Elmo Calkins (1868-1964), early advertising innovator
- Earnest Graham (born 1980), NFL running back
- Earnest Gray (born 1957), former NFL wide receiver
- Earnest Hooton (1887-1954), American physical anthropologist
- Earnest Jackson (born 1959), former NFL running back
- Earnest Mudzengi, Zimbabwean politician
- Earnest Rhone (born 1953), former NFL linebacker
- Les Earnest (born 1930), American computer scientist
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Earnest Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
The Spirit is the earnest of the believer's destined inheritance (2 Cor. 1:22; 5:5; Eph. 1:14). The word thus rendered is the same as that rendered "pledge" in Gen. 38:17-20; "indeed, the Hebrew word has simply passed into the Greek and Latin languages, probably through commercial dealings with the Phoenicians, the great trading people of ancient days. Originally it meant no more than a pledge; but in common usage it came to denote that particular kind of pledge which is a part of the full price of an article paid in advance; and as it is joined with the figure of a seal when applied to the Spirit, it seems to be used by Paul in this specific sense." The Spirit's gracious presence and working in believers is a foretaste to them of the blessedness of heaven. God is graciously pleased to give not only pledges but foretastes of future blessedness.
(2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:5; Ephesians 1:14) The Hebrew word was used generally for pledge, (Genesis 38:17) and in its cognate forms for surety, (Proverbs 17:18) and hostage . (2 Kings 14:14) The Greek derivative, however, acquired a more technical sense as signifying the deposit paid by the purchaser on entering into an agreement for the purchase of anything. In the New Testament the word is used to signify the pledge or earnest of the superior blessings of the future life.
