In earnest and Stern

In earnest adverb - In a serious manner.

Stern and in earnest are semantically related. in serious topic. In some cases you can use "Stern" instead an adjective phrase "In earnest".

Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

In earnest and stern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In earnest" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne