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earnest in Italian

earnest in Italian is desideroso, fervente, pressante — earnest means serious and sincere in intention or feeling.

earnest in Italian

desideroso
adj
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
fervente
adj
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
pressante
adj
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
voglioso
adj
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
zelante
adj
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
serio
adj
Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
grave
adj
Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
pegno
noun
A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.

What does "earnest" mean?

  1. adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
    "He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake."
  2. noun A sum of money paid in advance as a pledge or guarantee that a larger deal will go ahead.
    "The buyer put down an earnest payment to secure the property."
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earnest in a sentence

  • He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake.
  • She spoke in an earnest, heartfelt tone.
  • The buyer put down an earnest payment to secure the property.

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What is "earnest" in Italian?

"earnest" in Italian is desideroso, fervente, pressante. earnest means: Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.

How do you use "earnest" in a sentence?

Example: "He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake." In Italian, "earnest" is desideroso, fervente, pressante.

Are there other ways to say "earnest" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 8 translations listed for "earnest": desideroso, fervente, pressante, voglioso, zelante, serio.

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