Overview of noun earnest

The noun earnest has 1 sense

• earnest -- (something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract)

Overview of adj earnest

The adj earnest has 3 senses

• earnest, sincere, solemn -- (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")


• dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt -- (earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences")


• businesslike, earnest -- (not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal)