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Reverently vs Earnestly - What's the difference?

reverently | earnestly |

As adverbs the difference between reverently and earnestly

is that reverently is in a reverent manner while earnestly is in an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

reverently

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • in a reverent manner

    • 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