WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

be in earnest

 

Definitions from the Web

be in earnest

Description:

To be in earnest means to be sincere, serious, or determined about something. It describes a state of being committed or dedicated to a particular intention or goal.

Senses:

Sense 1:

To be genuinely and seriously committed to a task or purpose.

Example: He is in earnest about finding a solution to the environmental crisis.

Sense 2:

To be sincere in one's feelings or intentions.

Example: Her proposal was met with doubt until she proved herself to be in earnest.

Usages:

Usage 1:

When discussing someone's determination or seriousness.

Example: The team was in earnest about winning the championship and trained tirelessly.

Usage 2:

When emphasizing the sincerity or truthfulness of someone's words or actions.

Example: The politician assured the voters that he was in earnest about keeping his promises.

Related Products:

Here are some related products you might be interested in:

be given be gold dust be gone from be home of be in be in a mood be in agreement with be in charge be in earnest be in our capacity be in store for be incompatible be intimate be just and fear not be keen on be lated be made to believe

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus