is that sincerity is the quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense while earnest is gravity; serious purpose; earnestness. to be serious with; use in earnest. serious in speech or action; eager; urgent; importunate; pressing; instant.

When used as adverbs, earnestly means in an earnest manner, whereas sincerely means in a sincere or earnest manner. In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort. In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly. "I sincerely hope they make it home safely."

Earnest and Ernest are pronounced in the same way and are spelled similarly, but signify two different things. We will look at the meaning of earnest and Ernest, the origin of these two words and examine some examples of their use in sentences. Earnest means serious-minded, sincere, or something that needs urgent attention.

If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before. Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow. Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. Catherine was a pious, earnest woman.