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   Se·ri·ous·ly

   /ˈsirēəslē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. in a solemn or considered manner: "the doctor looked seriously at him" Similar solemnlyearnestlygravelysoberlysomberlywithout smilingwith a poker facesternlygrimlydourlyhumorlesslythoughtfullypensivelymeditativelyruminativelycontemplativelyOpposite cheerfullyjovially
   • 2. with earnest intent; not lightly or superficially: "I seriously considered canceling my subscription"
   • ▪ really or sincerely (used especially to indicate a response of surprise or shock): "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 that is to follow, especially after a facetious exchange of remarks: "seriously though, shortcuts rarely work" Similar joking aside/apartto be serioushonestlywithout jokingno jokingtruthfullytrulyI mean itinformal:Scout's honorstraight updated:honest Injun
   • ▪ used to indicate surprise at what someone has said and to check whether they really meant it: informal "“I'm dying to know.” “Seriously?” “Of course.”"
   • 3. to a degree that is significant or worrying because of possible danger or risk: "the amount of fat you eat can seriously affect your health" Similar severelygravelybadlycriticallyacutelysorelygrievouslydesperatelyalarminglydangerouslyperilouslyOpposite slightly
   • 4. very: informal "he was seriously rich" Similar extremelyveryreallydreadfullyterriblyawfullyfearfullyincrediblyamazinglyexceptionallyexceedinglyimmenselyuncommonlyremarkablyextraordinarilyuncotrèsinformal:terrificallytremendouslyrightultramegamuchostinkingmajorlyoh-somadlyjollyever sodeadwellrealmightyawfulpowerfulwaybitchinglekkerinformal, dated:devilishfrightfullyarchaic:exceeding

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   What does it mean if you say 'serious'?

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   What does seriously mean in a sentence?

   • Pick the best words! Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of SERIOUSLY is in a sincere manner : earnestly. How to use seriously in a sentence.

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   What does Seriamente mean?

   • seriamente, com seriedade, sério… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SERIOUSLY definition: 1. badly or severely: 2. in a serious way, not joking: 3. to consider a person, subject, or…. Learn more.

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   What does sincerely mean?

   • 1. truly, honestly, sincerely, truthfully, no joking (informal), to be serious, in earnest, all joking aside Seriously, though, something must be done about it.

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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.