question for the word "earnest"
I have a question for the word earnest. Does it mean very serious and sincere or just vey serious? or just sincere? Can any native english speakers give me an advice? Thanks a lot.

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Hi Annie
I think I would use 'earnest' to express a serious intention, which may also be sincere.  But I would not use it for sincerity only.

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–adjective
1.	serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
2.	showing depth and sincerity of feeling: earnest words; an earnest entreaty.
3.	seriously important; demanding or receiving serious attention.
–noun
4.	full seriousness, as of intention or purpose: to speak in earnest.

殷切
“殷” is part of my name so I know hehe