Earnestly and Willfully

Earnestly

Earnestly adverb - In a serious manner.
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Willfully and earnestly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willfully" instead an adverb "Earnestly".

Nearby Words: earnest, earnestness

Willfully

Willfully adverb - With full awareness of what one is doing.

Earnestly and willfully are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Earnestly" instead an adverb "Willfully".

Nearby Words: willful, willingly, willfulness
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