Both Uses of
earnest
in
The Importance of Being Earnest
- You are the most earnest-looking person I ever saw in my life.†
Act 1 *
- On the contrary, Aunt Augusta, I've now realised for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest.†
Act 3
Definition:
-
(earnest) characterized by sincere belief
or:
intensely or excessively serious or determined