1. An earnest and sincere feeling
   - seriousness, sincerity 
2. The trait of being serious
   - seriousness, serious-mindedness, sincerity

Derived forms: earnestnesses

See also: earnest, frivolous, serious

Type of: gravity, solemnity, trait

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