French Meaning of earnest

sérieux

Other French words related to sérieux

Definitions and Meaning of earnest in English

Wordnet

earnest (n)

something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract

Wordnet

earnest (s)

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

sincerely earnest

not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

Webster

earnest (n.)

Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.

Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.

Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.

Webster

earnest (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.

Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.

Serious; important.

Webster

earnest (v. t.)

To use in earnest.

FAQs About the word earnest

sérieux

something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract, characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions, sincerely e

sérieux,solennel,poupe,distingué,tombe,dur,sans humour,pragmatique,impassible,professionnel(le)

comique,comique,drôle,facétieux,farcesque,retourner,désinvolte,drôle,Hilarant,humoristique

earner => revenu, earned run average => Moyenne de points mérités, earned run => Point mérité, earned => gagné, earn => gagner,