IN EARNEST
(adverb)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
In Earnest.
In Earnest - as an adverb
In a serious manner
Example: "Talking earnestly with his son"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"She started studying in earnest for her upcoming exam."
"He began training in earnest for the marathon."
"The negotiations with the company are now underway in earnest."
"They launched the product in earnest, hoping for success."
"The team practiced in earnest to improve their performance."