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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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   What does seriously mean in English?

   • You can also use seriously to mean significantly, or to a worrying degree, like being seriously ill with the flu. Informally, seriously also means very or truly, like when you are seriously hungry. "Seriously."

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   What does it mean if you say 'serious'?

   • You use seriously to indicate that you are not joking and that you really mean what you say. But seriously, we've had really positive feedback from all sorts of people. You say ' seriously ' when you are surprised by what someone has said, as a way of asking them if they really mean it. 'I tried to chat him up at the general store.' He laughed.

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   What is seriously adverb?

   • Definition of seriously adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary in a serious way Smoking can seriously damage your health. Migraines can seriously affect your quality of life. You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? They are seriously concerned about security. You need to think seriously about your next career move.

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   What does seriousness mean?

   • se′ri·ous·ness n. These adjectives refer to manner, appearance, disposition, or acts marked by absorption in thought, pressing concerns, or significant work. Serious implies a concern with responsibility and work as opposed to play: serious students of music.

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   How do you describe a serious person?

   • 1. Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner: He became serious when he was asked about the economy. 2. Not joking or trifling: I was serious when I said I liked your haircut. 3. Deeply interested or involved: a serious golfer. 4. Meriting great concern: a serious illness; a serious mistake. 5.

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   When you do something seriously, you do it earnestly or thoughtfully. If you seriously consider walking the Appalachian Trail, it means that you put real effort and thought into contemplating such a trip.

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