Earnest
Earnest adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Thoroughgoing and earnest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thoroughgoing" instead an adjective "Earnest".
Nearby Words: earnestness, earnestly
Thoroughgoing
Thoroughgoing adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.
Earnest and thoroughgoing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Earnest" instead an adjective "Thoroughgoing".
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