In earnest
In earnest adverb - In a serious manner.
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Synonyms for In earnest
Sedately and in earnest are semantically related. in not humorously topic. In some cases you can use "Sedately" instead an adverb phrase "In earnest".
Sedately
Sedately adverb - In a sedate manner.
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Synonyms for Sedately
In earnest and sedately are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In earnest" instead an adverb "Sedately".
Nearby Word: sedate
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Related pairs
- down and in earnest
- down and sedately
- straighten out and in earnest
- straighten out and sedately
- sincerely and in earnest
- sincerely and sedately
- thoughtfully and in earnest
- thoughtfully and sedately
- passionately and in earnest
- passionately and sedately
- intently and in earnest
- intently and sedately
- earnestly and in earnest
- earnestly and sedately
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