1. (

• earnest

) something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract ;

1. (

• earnest ,
• sincere ,
• solemn ,

) characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message" ;

2. (

• dear ,
• devout ,
• earnest ,
• heartfelt

) sincerely earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" ;

3. (

• businesslike ,
• earnest

) not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal ;