serious
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1.4
- adjective
- /ˈsɪr.i.əs/
:
serio
- After they'd found the right rhythm, they grew more and more serious, their faces strained.
- very serious
- too serious
- get serious
Are you dead serious, dead serious, dead serious, bro.
- Are you dead serious, dead serious, dead serious, bro.
- When they go, they go from serious to slightly smiling.
- No, I'm not serious, but yes, you are.
- Oh yeah, I'm dead ass serious so.
- That's why I was such a serious Christian to begin with, right?
- Was that like a like a joke or like you're serious about no, you.
- So let's get serious, OK, About what this is.
Examples
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The teacher had a serious expression as she discussed the consequences of cheating.
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Thus the question of the mayor's legacy is now finally open for serious debate.
Academic text (2011) -
Life is too short to get all serious and not have a good time.
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I simply wanted to let the committee know that I was serious about my position.
Academic text (1998) -
Those children are at serious risk of harm.
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I'm interested in a more serious chat at the moment.
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However, there are some serious drawbacks to this approach.
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When it comes to my education, I'm so serious about it that I don't let any friends distract me.
Academic text (2015) -
The topic here was serious, but the mood was relaxed, even indiscreet, suggesting previous correspondence.
Academic text (2013) -
He was serious about his studies, dedicating most of his time to preparing for the exams.
Synonyms
92
4.7
Very serious and formal in a way that shows no humor
57
4.3
Serious and sincere about what you say or do
52
4.6
Serious and sad in feeling or mood
44
4.6
Serious and sensible in behavior or tone
14
7.0
Being quiet and deep in thought, often a little sad
12
7.6
Serious and unfriendly in a way that looks gloomy
2
4.7
A person who thinks carefully and acts in a calm, sincere way
Not wanting to joke or have fun
Antonyms
Compounds
1
4.6
A calm, quiet way of behaving that shows you are thinking about important things
How Serious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Serious comes from the Latin word serius, meaning 'weighty' or 'important', which helps you picture a calm, not joking attitude. So to be serious is to be focused and not playful.