EARNEST
/ΛΙΛnΙͺst/
7
Scrabble
8
WWF
E(1) A(1) R(1) N(1) E(1) S(1) T(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/ΛΙΛnΙͺst/
noun
- Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
- Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)
verb
- To be serious with; use in earnest.
adjective
- (said of an action or an utterance) Serious or honest
- (with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.“earnest prayers”
- Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.“earnest attention.”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: EARNEST-S
