2 uses
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Definition
characterized by sincere belief
or:
intensely or excessively serious
or:
intensely or excessively serious
- You are the most earnest-looking person I ever saw in my life.Act 1 — Morning-room in Algernon's flat in Half-Moon Street (22% in)
- On the contrary, Aunt Augusta, I've now realised for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest.Act 3 — Morning-room at the Manor House (**% in)
There are no more uses of "earnest" in The Importance of Being Earnest.
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