Earnest and Sworn

Earnest

Earnest adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

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

Nearby Words: earnestness, earnestly

Sworn

Sworn adjective - Bound by or stated on oath.
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Earnest and sworn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Earnest" instead an adjective "Sworn".
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