EARNEST
/ˈɜːnɪst/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of EARNEST
Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)
To be serious with; use in earnest.
(said of an action or an utterance) Serious or honest
(with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.
"earnest prayers"
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
"earnest attention."
A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.
To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
"You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."
Examples of EARNEST in a Sentence
- "earnest prayers"
- "earnest attention."
- "You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."
- "He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest."
Word Details
Is EARNEST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EARNEST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EARNEST earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for EARNEST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | a | r | n | e | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EARNEST
100 words from the letters in EARNEST
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How to Use EARNEST in Word Games
EARNEST is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EARNEST uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EARNEST to find 100 additional valid words.