Definition of earnestly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define earnestly. earnestly synonyms, earnestly pronunciation, earnestly translation, English dictionary definition of earnestly. adj. Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill. See Synonyms at serious. Idiom: in earn
Pronunciation: DEH-oh-myPhonetic Spelling: (deh'-om-ahee)Definition: To beg, to beseech, to pray, to request earnestlyMeaning: I want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word δέω (deo), meaning "to bind" or "to tie....