earnestly
adv. C1 Advanced US //ˈɝnəstɫi// UK //ˈɜːnəstli// earnest·ly
adv. in a serious and honest way. You use this when someone is trying very hard to do something right or to be sincere.
adv. in a sincere, serious, or earnest manner. Often used to describe the manner in which a request is made or a task is performed.
He asked for my help earnestly.
The young student applied for the scholarship earnestly, hoping to prove his dedication to the field.
The committee listened to the testimony earnestly, aware that the witness's sincerity could significantly influence the final outcome of the investigation.
From Middle English ernestly, from Old English eornostlīċe (“earnestly, strictly”), equivalent to earnest + -ly.