hearty earnest
1Earnest — Ear nest, a. 1. Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers. [1913 Webster] An earnest advocate to plead for him.… …
2Hearty — Heart y (h[aum]rt [y^]), a. [Compar. {Heartier} (h[aum]rt [i^]*[ e]r); superl. {Heartiest}.] 1. Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty welcome;… …
3hearty — [adj1] energetic, enthusiastic affable, animated, ardent, avid, back slapping*, cheerful, cheery, cordial, deep, deepest, deep felt, devout, eager, earnest, ebullient, effusive, exuberant, frank, friendly, gay, generous, genial, genuine, glad,… …
4earnest — 1. adjective /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst,ˈɜː(ɹ)nɛst/ a) Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers …
5hearty — adjective 1) a hearty character Syn: exuberant, jovial, ebullient, cheerful, uninhibited, effusive, lively, loud, animated, vivacious, energetic, spirited, dynamic, enthusiastic, eager; warm, cordial …
6hearty — Synonyms and related words: AB, Ancient Mariner, Argonaut, Dylan, Flying Dutchman, Neptune, OD, Poseidon, Varuna, abandoned, ablaze, able seaman, able bodied seaman, abundant, active, acute, affable, affectionate, afire, aggressive, amiable,… …
7earnest — Synonyms and related words: abandoned, acquitment, acquittal, acquittance, advertent, afire, agog, alert, all ears, all eyes, amortization, amortizement, ardent, assiduous, attention, attentive, aware, awe inspiring, bail, binder, bond, bound,… …
8earnest — I adj 1. fervent, fervid, perfervid, ardent, zealous, passionate, impassioned, intense; assiduous, diligent, intent, concentrated; firm, resolute, determined, Inf. bound and determined, decided, purposeful; serious, sincere, in earnest, Inf. for… …
9hearty — a. 1. Earnest, warm, cordial, sincere, true, deep, profound, deep felt, heartfelt, unfeigned. 2. Zealous, active, earnest, warm, vigorous, energetic, animated. 3. Healthy, hale, sound, strong, well, robust, in good health. 4. Abundant, full,… …
10earnest — I. a. 1. Ardent, zealous, eager, fervent, fervid, glowing, animated, importunate, warm, hearty. 2. Intent, steady, fixed, close. 3. Serious, sincere, true, truthful. 4. Serious, important, momentous, weighty. II. n. 1. Seriousness, reality, truth …
