ernst — meaning in English
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English meaning
- earnest adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
- Ernest name A male given name of Germanic origin, especially popular in the 19th century.
- seriousness noun The quality of being serious, grave, or important.
- severity noun The quality of being harsh, strict, or extreme.
Senses
ernst is used for these senses in English:
- Ernest A en given name; popular in the 19th century.
- earnest Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
- seriousness The state or quality of being serious.
- severity The state of being severe.
- severity The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.
earnest — full definition
- adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
- noun A sum of money paid in advance as a pledge or guarantee that a larger deal will go ahead.