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Steadfastly vs Earnestly - What's the difference?

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Steadfastly is a related term of earnestly.


As adverbs the difference between steadfastly and earnestly

is that steadfastly is in a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction; resolutely while earnestly is in an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

steadfastly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction; resolutely.
    • He steadfastly refuses to go out with her.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    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