earnestly

Word parts

earnest + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɝnɪstli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɜːnɪstli/

• Audio (US)

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Adverb

Positive earnestly

Comparative more earnestly

Superlative most earnestly

1. If something is done earnestly, it is done in a earnest manner.