Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.

Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)

To be serious with; use in earnest.

(said of an action or an utterance) Serious or honest

(with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.

“earnest prayers”

Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.

“earnest attention.”