Contemplative and In earnest

Contemplative

Contemplative adjective - Given to or marked by long, quiet thinking.

In earnest and contemplative are semantically related In some cases you can use "In earnest" instead an adjective "Contemplative".

In earnest

In earnest adverb - In a serious manner.
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Synonyms for In earnest

Contemplative and in earnest are semantically related in serious topic. Sometimes you can use "Contemplative" instead an adjective phrase "In earnest".
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