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    serious
    /ˈsɪərɪəs/

    adjective

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  2. Learn the meaning of serious as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use serious to describe something bad, not joking, determined, needing attention, or extreme.

  3. Learn the meaning of serious as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use serious in a sentence and how it differs from related words like grave, solemn, and earnest.

    • bad or dangerous. a serious illness/offence/crime. a serious problem/issue. to cause serious injury/damage/harm. They pose a serious threat to security. The consequences could be serious.
    • thinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not silly. Be serious for a moment; this is important. I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person. Synonyms serious serious grave ▪ earnest ▪ solemn These words all describe somebody who thinks and behaves carefully and sensibly, but often without much joy or laughter.serious thinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not laughing about something
    • sincere about something; not joking or meant as a joke. Believe me, I'm deadly (= extremely) serious. Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion. serious about doing something Is she serious about wanting to sell the house?
    • needing to be thought about carefully; not only for pleasure. a serious article. a serious newspaper. an appreciation of serious music. serious drama/fiction. Extra Examples.
  4. noun. that which is of importance, grave, critical, or somber: You have to learn to separate the serious from the frivolous. serious. / ˈsɪərɪəs / adjective. grave in nature or disposition; thoughtful. a serious person. marked by deep feeling; in earnest; sincere. is he serious or joking? concerned with important matters. a serious conversation.

  5. Learn the various meanings and uses of the adjective serious, such as grave, important, sincere, or extreme. Find synonyms, examples, and pronunciation of serious in British and American English.

  6. adjective. requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve. “raised serious objections to the proposal” “the plan has a serious flaw” synonyms: difficult, hard. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure. adjective. completely lacking in playfulness.

  7. Learn the meaning of serious as an adjective, with examples of usage and related words. Find out how serious can describe manner, disposition, importance, consequence, or quantity.