earnestly
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earnestly
- /ˈɝnɪstli/ US
- /ˈɜːnɪstli/ UK
Where it comes from
From Middle English ernestly, from Old English eornostlīċe (“earnestly, strictly”), equivalent to earnest + -ly.
adverb more earnestly · most earnestly
- 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, […]
