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seriously

[seer-ee-uhs-lee] / ˈsɪər i əs li /
ADVERB
not humorously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actively earnestly passionately sincerely vigorously
STRONG
gravely
WEAK
all joking aside cool it cut the comedy determinedly down fervently for real in all conscience in all seriousness in earnest intently purposefully resolutely sedately simmer down soberly solemnly sternly straighten out thoughtfully with a straight face with forethought with sobriety zealously
Antonyms
WEAK
casually funnily lightly minor trivially
ADVERB
dangerously, critically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acutely badly grievously intensely severely sorely very
STRONG
gravely
WEAK
decidedly deplorably distressingly harmfully menacingly perilously precariously quite regrettably threateningly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
little
WEAK
casually funnily lightly minor trivially

Example Sentences

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Sources have suggested to the BBC that this demand is not being seriously considered.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“If not, investors will start worrying more seriously about margin compression and slower growth into the back half of the year.”

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The author makes a strong case that since prophecy shapes the future, we need to take the ethics of prediction seriously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

But if it would seriously disrupt your finances, that’s when it’s time to look to your insurance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Do you think Ridge would seriously get in the STM if he had the chance?

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly