Словарь синонимов английского языка - earnest

(adj) 1. serious, solemn, grave, sober, intense, steady, resolute, besolved, firm, determined, assiduous, sincere, dedicated, committed, devoted, thoughtful: He made an earnest promise to do his best. 2. zealous, ardent, diligent, assiduous, industrious, hard-working, devoted, eager, conscientious, keen, fervent, fervid, enthusiastic, passionate: Burbridge is an earnest pupil. 3. earnest-money. deposit, down payment, binder, handsel, guarantee, security, pledge: The company paid