earnestly

Definitions

In a sincere and intense manner.

With deep, serious conviction or purpose.

Examples

She looked at him earnestly, hoping he would understand the gravity of the situation.

The students listened earnestly as the professor explained the complex theory.

Synonyms

sincerely seriously genuinely gravely fervently solemnly wholeheartedly

Antonyms

insincerely frivolously flippantly jokingly lightheartedly playfully superficially