earnestly
gb/ˈɚnɪstli/ us/ˈɚnɪstli/
B1
Inglês
~ 3100
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B1
property
1
in a serious and sincere manner
In a way that is very serious and shows you really mean what you say or do.
Padrão de uso:
to speak/listen/ask [something] earnestly
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'earnestly' with 'honestly'. While both can describe sincerity, 'earnestly' emphasizes seriousness and effort, while 'honestly' focuses on truthfulness.
Sinónimos
seriously (Focuses on the lack of joking or playfulness; may not always convey sincerity.)
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sincerely (Emphasizes honesty and genuineness, often in feelings or statements.)
Antónimos
casually (Suggests doing something without much thought, effort, or seriousness.)
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insincerely (Indicates a lack of genuine feeling or honesty.)
Colocações
speak earnestly
|listen earnestly
|ask earnestly
|pray earnestly
|look earnestly
Temas
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She spoke earnestly about the need for change.
- He earnestly requested a chance to explain.
- They listened earnestly to the teacher's instructions.
- The volunteers worked earnestly to help the victims.
- I looked at her earnestly, hoping she would understand.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She asked earnestly for help.
- He spoke earnestly to his friend.
- They worked earnestly on the project.
- I listened earnestly to the story.
- We talked earnestly about our plans.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
earnestly
IPA
GB/ˈɚnɪstli/
US/ˈɚnɪstli/
Sílabas e acento
earn - estly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (earn)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: earnestly
- Plural: earnestlies
Família de palavras
Forms
earnestlies
noun
Core family
earnest
adjective B2
earnestness
noun
Expressões
ask earnestly
1/ˈæsk ˈɚnɪstli/
fixed phrase
to request sincerely and seriously
To ask for something in a very serious and sincere way.
Exemplos
- He asked earnestly for forgiveness.
- She asked earnestly if she could help.
pray earnestly
1/pɹˈeɪ ˈɚnɪstli/
fixed phrase
to pray with deep sincerity
To talk to God in a very serious and sincere way.
Exemplos
- They prayed earnestly for his recovery.
- She prayed earnestly before making the decision.