I . a.
1.
Ardent, zealous, eager, fervent, fervid, glowing, animated, importunate, warm, hearty.
2.
Intent, steady, fixed, close.
3.
Serious, sincere, true, truthful.
4.
Serious, important, momentous, weighty.
II . n.
1.
Seriousness, reality, truth, good faith.
2.
Pledge, promise, foretaste, first-fruits.
3.
( Law .) Earnest-money, handsel.