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Earnestly vs Perseverant - What's the difference?

earnestly | perseverant |

As an adverb earnestly

is in an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

As an adjective perseverant is

enduring; persistent.

earnestly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.
  • * 1900 , L. Frank Baum , The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter 23
    • The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness; and Dorothy exclaimed:

    Synonyms

    * for real

    perseverant

    English

    Alternative forms

    * perseveraunt (obsolete) * perseverent

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Enduring; persistent.