Associations to the word «Earnestness»
Noun
- Sincerity
- Eloquence
- Solemnity
- Zeal
- Hearer
- Seriousness
- Simplicity
- Honesty
- Diligence
- Enthusiasm
- Eagerness
- Firmness
- Perseverance
- Conviction
- Devotion
- Warmth
- Entreaty
- Tenderness
- Originality
- Vigor
- Jest
- Countenance
- Piety
- Vigour
- Gentleness
- Spoke
- Impress
- Fidelity
- Sympathy
- Dignity
- Purity
- Sweetness
- Touching
- Humility
- Saviour
- Reverence
- Tone
- Manner
- Mas
- Startling
- Patriotism
- Preaching
- Perceiving
- Delicacy
- Intensity
- Disdain
- Churchman
- Prayer
- Preacher
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
EARNESTNESS, noun. The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.
Dictionary definition
EARNESTNESS, noun. An earnest and sincere feeling.
EARNESTNESS, noun. The trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.