in earnest
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(satellite adjective) characterized by firm belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a solemn vow" |
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Synonyms: earnest, sincere, solemn |
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(adverb) in a serious manner; "talking earnestly with his son"; "she started studying snakes in earnest"; "a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce" |
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Synonyms: earnestly, seriously |
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