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   seriously

   /ˈsɪərɪəsli/

   adverb

   • 1. in a solemn or considered manner: "the doctor looked seriously at him" Similar solemnlyearnestlygravelysoberlysombrelywithout smilingwith a poker facesternlygrimlydourlyhumourlesslythoughtfullypensivelymeditativelyruminativelycontemplativelyOpposite cheerfullyjovially
   • 2. with earnest intent; not lightly or superficially: "I seriously considered cancelling my subscription"
   • ▪ really or sincerely: "do you seriously believe that I would jeopardize my career by such acts?" Similar reallyactuallyhonestlyreally?is that so? is that a fact? you're joking! well I neverwell I never didgo onyou don't sayinformal:you're kidding! well knock/blow me down with a featherwell I'll be blowedwell what do you know about that?archaic:go to
   • ▪ used to add sincerity to a statement, especially after a facetious exchange of remarks: "seriously though, short cuts rarely work" Similar joking aside/apartto be serioushonestlywithout jokingno jokingtruthfullytrulyI mean itinformal:Scout's honourstraight updated:honest Injun
   • 3. to a degree that is significant or worrying: "the amount of fat you eat can seriously affect your health" Similar severelygravelybadlycriticallyacutelysorelygrievouslydesperatelyalarminglydangerouslyperilouslyOpposite slightly
   • 4. very; extremely: informal "he was seriously rich" Similar extremelyveryreallydreadfullyterriblyawfullyfearfullyincrediblyamazinglyexceptionallyexceedinglyimmenselyuncommonlyremarkablyextraordinarilyuncotrèsinformal:terrificallytremendouslyrightultramegamuchostinkingmajorlyoh-somadlyjollyever sodeadwellrealmightyawfulpowerfulwaybitchinglekkerinformal, dated:devilishfrightfullyarchaic:exceeding

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSERIOUSLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SERIOUSLY definition: 1. badly or severely: 2. in a serious way, not joking: 3. to consider a person, subject, or…. Learn more.

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   Definition of seriously adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The meaning of SERIOUSLY is in a sincere manner : earnestly. How to use seriously in a sentence.

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   Seriously definition: in a serious manner. See examples of SERIOUSLY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSERIOUSLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. in a serious manner or to a serious degree. 2. informal. extremely or remarkably. seriously tall. exclamation. 3. an exclamation or expression of disbelief, surprise, or dismay. Collins English Dictionary.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSERIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SERIOUS definition: 1. severe in effect; bad: 2. very ill 3. not joking or intended to be funny: . Learn more.

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   Seriously definition: In a serious manner or to a serious degree.