earnestly

[US]/'ə:nistli/
[UK]/ˈə..nɪstlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. seriously; sincerely; eagerly

Example Sentences

It is earnestly hoped that...

We are earnestly seeking after the truth.

I earnestly advised him to cooperate.

The boy earnestly asked that his application be granted.

He earnestly appealed to his friends for support.

I earnestly wish I could have been present at the meeting yesterday.

It is earnestly hoped that you’ll attend out tea party.

The more earnestly I see it, the more twinkly the stars will be.I also saw the yellow moon in the pond.

Real-world Examples

" Ah, Evans, don't make me hex you, " said James earnestly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

I stared at him earnestly, hoping to disguise my impatience as admiration.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

" For one hour, " he pleaded earnestly.

Source: Wuthering Heights (abridged version)

He scratched himself earnestly, and when that was done, he challenged his shoes until they surrendered.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

" You will write to her in a day or two? " said the young woman earnestly.

Source: Returning Home

“Oh no, it's wonderful! ” said Hermione earnestly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

But consider! I said earnestly. Count the cost!

Source: The Sign of the Four

" We have sought after the truth, most earnestly" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" Dobby is quite sure, sir! " said the elf earnestly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

" I'm sure this is important! " said Hermione earnestly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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