Earnest
Translation- Earnest
- Earnest Ear"nest ([~e]r"n[e^]st), n. [AS. eornost, eornest;
akin to OHG. ernust, G. ernst; cf. Icel. orrosta battle,
perh. akin to Gr. 'orny`nai to excite, L. oriri to rise.]
Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness;
intentness.
[1913 Webster]
Take heed that this jest do not one day turn to earnest. --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]
And given in earnest what I begged in jest. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
{In earnest}, serious; seriously; not in jest; earnestly. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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earnest — 1> серьезность, нешуточность Ex: in earnest, in good (dead) earnest всерьез, очень серьезно Ex: I am perfectly in earnest я говорю совершенно серьезно, я не шучу Ex: if you work in earnest, you will succeed если вы будете серьезно (упорно, по… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
Earnest — Ear nest, n. [Prob. corrupted fr. F. arrhes, L. arra, arrha, arrhabo, Gr. arrabw n, of Semitic origin, cf. Heb. [=e]r[=a]v[=o]n; or perh. fr. W. ernes, akin to Gael. earlas, perh. fr. L. arra. Cf. {Arles}, {Earles penny}.] 1. Something given, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Earnest — Ear nest, a. 1. Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers. [1913 Webster] An earnest advocate to plead for him.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Earnest — Ear nest, v. t. To use in earnest. [R.] [1913 Webster] To earnest them [our arms] with men. Pastor Fido (1602). [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
earnest — I 1. adj. 1) серьезный; важный 2) искренний; убежденный 3) горячий,ревностный Syn: see sedate 2. noun in earnest II noun задаток; залог anearnest of more to come залог будущих благ … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
earnest — earnest1 earnestly, adv. earnestness, n. /err nist/, adj. 1. serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker. 2. showing depth and sincerity of feeling: earnest words; an earnest entreaty. 3. seriously important;… … Universalium
earnest — ̈ɪˈə:nɪst I 1. прил. 1) серьезный; важный (about) Syn : serious, grave 2) веский, весомый, важный Sir Charles had earnest business in town. (Richardson) ≈ У сэра Чарльза было серьезное дело в городе. Syn … Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
earnest — I. noun Etymology: Middle English ernest, from Old English eornost; akin to Old High German ernust earnest Date: before 12th century 1. a serious and intent mental state < a proposal made in earnest > 2. a considerable or impressive degree or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
earnest — честный ; уплаченный в задаток ; ? earnest money ; ? in earnest ; … Англо-Русский словарь финансовых терминов
earnest — 1. adjective /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst,ˈɜː(ɹ)nɛst/ a) Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers … Wiktionary