Synonyms of the word

earnest

• n. Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
• n. Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence).
• v. (transitive) To be serious with; use in earnest.
• adj. Serious in speech or action; eager; urgent; importunate; pressing; instant.
• adj. (with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.
• adj. Intent; fixed closely.
• adj. Possessing or characterised by seriousness; strongly bent; intent.
• adj. Strenuous; diligent.
• adj. Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; not trifling or feigned; important.
• n. A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something…
• v. (archaic) second-person singular simple present form of earn.

businesslike

• adj. Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
• adj. Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.

dear

• adj. Loved; lovable.
• adj. Loving, affectionate, heartfelt.
• adj. Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
• adj. High in price; expensive.
• adj. A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
• adj. A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
• adj. An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
• adj. (obsolete) Noble.
• n. A very kind, loving person.
• n. A beloved person.
• v. (obsolete) To endear.
• adv. dearly; at a high price.
• adj. Severe(ly affected), sore.
• adj. (obsolete) Fierce.

devout

• adj. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion;…
• adj. (archaic) Expressing devotion or piety.
• adj. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.
• n. (obsolete) A devotee.
• n. (obsolete) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.

heartfelt

• adj. Felt or believed deeply and sincerely.

purposeful

• adj. Having purpose; intentional.
• adj. Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.

security

• n. (uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally,…
• n. (countable) Something that secures.
• n. An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations…
• n. (law) Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
• n. (law) Freedom from apprehension.
• n. (finance, often used in plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.^W.
• n. (finance) Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
• n. (finance) Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
• n. A guarantee.
• n. (obsolete) Carelessness; negligence.

serious

• adj. Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; solemn.
• adj. Important; weighty; not insignificant.
• adj. Really intending what is said; in earnest; not jocular or deceiving.

sincere

• adj. Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
• adj. Meant truly or earnestly.

solemn

• adj. Deeply serious and somber.
• adj. Somberly impressive.
• adj. Performed with great ceremony.
• adj. Sacred.
• adj. Gloomy or sombre.

surety

• n. Certainty.
• n. That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
• n. (law) A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
• n. A substitute; a hostage.
• n. Evidence; confirmation; warrant.