Earnestly

Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrnɪstli/

Definitions of earnestly

adverb in a serious and determined manner

Example Sentences

A1 She earnestly apologized for forgetting her friend's birthday.

A2 The students listened earnestly to the teacher's instructions.

B1 The team worked earnestly to meet the project deadline.

B2 He earnestly pursued his passion for photography, taking classes and practicing daily.

C1 The politician spoke earnestly about his plans to improve education in the country.

C2 The author earnestly researched the historical context for her novel, ensuring accuracy in every detail.

Examples of earnestly in a Sentence

formal She earnestly pursued her studies in order to achieve her academic goals.

informal I earnestly hope that you can make it to the party this weekend.

slang I'm earnestly trying to get this project done before the deadline.

figurative He spoke earnestly about his passion for helping others.

Grammatical Forms of earnestly

• past tense: earnestly
• plural: earnestly
• comparative: more earnestly
• superlative: most earnestly
• present tense: earnestly
• future tense: will earnestly
• perfect tense: have earnestly
• continuous tense: is earnestly
• singular: earnestly
• positive degree: earnestly
• infinitive: to earnestly
• gerund: earnestly
• participle: earnestly

Origin and Evolution of earnestly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'earnestly' originated from the Old English word 'eornostlice', which was derived from the root word 'eornost' meaning seriousness or zeal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'earnestly' has retained its original meaning of doing something with seriousness or sincerity. It has also come to be associated with a sense of urgency or importance in modern usage.