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Vinony

earnestly

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈɝnɪstli/ / /ˈɜːnɪstli/

adv

Etymology: From Middle English ernestly, from Old English eornostlīċe (“earnestly, strictly”), equivalent to earnest + -ly.

  1. In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

    “The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness, […]”

    “One thing, however, I do most earnestly beg and entreat of you: […]”