All 5 Uses of
earnest
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- Narcissa began to cry in earnest, gazing beseechingly all the while at Snape.†
Chpt 2
- I think it's fascinating," said Hermione earnestly.†
Chpt 14
- No, I'm serious!" said Ron earnestly.†
Chpt 20
- "I'll do it, sir, I'll get it from him," he said earnestly.†
Chpt 20 *
- Darkness descended fast as they walked and by the time they reached the High Street night was falling in earnest.†
Chpt 25
Definition:
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(earnest) characterized by sincere belief
or:
intensely or excessively serious or determined