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   Se·ri·ous

   /ˈsirēəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a subject, state, or activity) demanding careful consideration or application: "marriage is a serious matter" Similar importantsignificantconsequentialof consequencemomentousof momentkeygraveweightyfar-reachingmajorurgentpressingcrucialcriticalvitallife-and-deathhigh-priorityno jokeno laughing mattercarefuldetailedin-depthdeepprofoundmeaningfulOpposite trivialunimportantsuperficial
   • ▪ (of a person) solemn or thoughtful in character or manner: "her face grew serious" Similar solemnearnestgravesobersomberunsmilingpoker-facedsterngrimdourhumorlessstony-facedthoughtfulpreoccupieddeep in thoughtpensivemeditativeruminativecontemplativeintrospectivestaidsedatestudiousbookishOpposite lightheartedcheerfuljovial
   • ▪ (of thought or discussion) careful or profound: "we give serious consideration to safety recommendations"
   • ▪ (of music, literature, or other art forms) requiring deep reflection and inviting a considered response: "he bridges the gap between serious and popular music" Similar intellectualhighbrowheavyweightdeepprofoundliterarylearnedscholarlyculturedclassicalinformal:heavyOpposite lightlowbrowpopulist
   • 2. acting or speaking sincerely and in earnest, rather than in a joking or halfhearted manner: "actors who are serious about their work" Similar in earnestearnestsincerewholeheartedgenuinemeaning what one sayscommittedfirmresoluteresolveddeterminedOpposite uncommittedhalfheartedflippant
   • 3. significant or worrying because of possible danger or risk; not slight or negligible: "she escaped serious injury" Similar severegravebadcriticalacutealarmingworryinggrievousdreadfulterribledireextremedangerousperilousprecariousarchaic, humorous:parlousOpposite minornegligible
   • 4. substantial in terms of size, number, or quality: informal "he suddenly had serious money to spend"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French serieux or late Latin seriosus, from Latin serius ‘earnest, serious’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › seriousSerious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SERIOUS is thoughtful or subdued in appearance or manner : sober. How to use serious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Serious.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › seriousSerious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

4. 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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   adjective. of, showing, or characterized by deep thought. of grave or somber disposition, character, or manner: a serious occasion; a serious man. Synonyms: staid, sedate, sober. being in earnest; sincere; not trifling: His interest was serious. Antonyms: trifling, frivolous.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › seriousSERIOUS Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   See Definitions and Examples. Synonyms for SERIOUS: solemn, severe, earnest, stern, professional, sober, harsh, humorless; Antonyms of SERIOUS: humorous, joking, playful, flippant, jocular, facetious, funny, ridiculous.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › seriousSerious - definition of serious by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. of, showing, or characterized by deep thought. 2. grave or somber, as in character, disposition, or mood. 3. earnest; sincere; not trifling: a serious proposal. 4. requiring thought, concentration, or application: serious reading. 5. weighty, important, or significant: Marriage is a serious matter.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSERIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Serious problems or situations are very bad and cause people to be worried or afraid. Crime is an increasingly serious problem in modern society. The government still face very serious difficulties. Doctors said his condition was serious but stable.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionserious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   serious. adjective. /ˈsɪəriəs/ /ˈsɪriəs/ 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. A few years ago, the company was in serious trouble. Their economies continue to face serious challenges.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySERIOUS | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    SERIOUS meaning: 1. A serious problem or situation is bad and makes people worry: 2. thinking or speaking sincerely…. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › seriousSerious Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    SERIOUS meaning: 1 : having an important or dangerous possible result; 2 : involving or deserving a lot of thought, attention, or work