Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-earnest

adverb

/ɪnˈɜrnɪst/

Definition

In a serious and sincere manner; genuinely.

Examples

She was in-earnest about her studies, spending hours in the library every day.
When he said he wanted to apologize, he was in-earnest and truly regretted his actions.

Meaning

The phrase ‘in-earnest’ indicates an approach or action that is taken with full commitment and seriousness, without any hint of joking or insincerity.