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释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofearnestin EnglishearnestThesaurus>lacking humour and not meant to be funny>earnest These are words and phrases related toearnest. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of earnest. LACKING HUMOUR AND NOT MEANT TO BE FUNNYAt that time he was an earnest young environmental activist. Synonyms and examples serious She had a serious look on her face. sober The mood of the gathering was sober and reflective. sombreUK Since their colleague died there has been a very sombre atmosphere in the office. solemn The two men fell silent, their faces solemn. grim He looked over at Ed, his expression grim. unsmiling I was greeted by her terse unsmiling face. stony-facedUK They sat stony-faced in their seats with their arms folded. dour Despite the dour demeanour, he can laugh at himself. humourlessUK They are a notoriously humourless bunch. po-facedUKinformaldisapproving People sometimes think of the world of classical music as being po-faced, but the opposite is true. Antonym and example funny I love that film - it's so funny! Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofearnest. See also bad big major grave severe life-threatening grievousformal urgent Learn moreIf someone or somethinglacks humour and is not meant to be funny, they are serious. If something such as a problem, illness, etc.has a bad outcome, it is serious. |
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