Synonyms for in earnest

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seriously · earnestly

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Definitions

1. adv. 1

   With considerable commitment, determination, or effect; significantly.

   It's snowing in earnest right now.

2. adj. 1

   Sincere; determined; truthful.

Example sentences

• seriously He was seriously ill, and the doctor was sent for.
• earnestly He tends to consider things too much earnestly.

By length

9 letters

seriously⁴, earnestly³

12 letters

enterprising⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (seriously⁴ = 4 syllables).