Answer:

earnest

Answer	Crossword Clue
EARNEST	Heartfelt
EARNEST	Bound and determined
EARNEST	Not kidding

EARNEST	Sincere
EARNEST	Seriously sincere
EARNEST	Frank
EARNEST	Intent
EARNEST	Purposeful
EARNEST	Sincerely zealous
EARNEST	From the heart
EARNEST	Solemn

EARNEST	Wholehearted
EARNEST	Extremely sincere
EARNEST	Fervent
EARNEST	Resolute
EARNEST	Well-meaning
EARNEST	Quite serious
EARNEST	Serious
EARNEST	Determined

EARNEST	Deeply felt
EARNEST	It's Wilde-ly important to be this
EARNEST	Far from frivolous
EARNEST	... money (contract confirmer)
EARNEST	Zealous.
EARNEST	The Importance of Being ....
EARNEST	A pledge.
EARNEST	Importunate.

EARNEST	Not trivial.
EARNEST	"Life is real! Life is ...!"
EARNEST	"The Importance of Being ...."
EARNEST	In a serious reality.
EARNEST	Showing sincerity.
EARNEST	Sincere.
EARNEST	Sincerely zealous.
EARNEST	What life is, according to Longfellow.

EARNEST	Zealous and sincere.
EARNEST	Not playful.
EARNEST	Word in Wilde title.
EARNEST	Deeply convinced.
EARNEST	Money to bind a bargain.