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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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     SERIOUSLY meaning: 1. badly or severely: 2. in a serious...

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     seriously definicja: 1. badly or severely: 2. in a serious...

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     SERIOUS definition: 1. severe in effect; bad: 2. very ill 3....

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

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   1. : thoughtful or subdued in appearance or manner : sober. a quiet, serious girl. 2. a. : requiring much thought or work. serious study. b. : of or relating to a matter of importance. a serious play. 3. a. : not joking or trifling : being in earnest. a serious question. b. archaic : pious. c. : deeply interested : devoted. a serious musician. 4.

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