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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 seriously mean in a sentence?

   • Sam buttoned the will carefully in a side pocket; intimating by a look meanwhile, that he did mean it, and very seriously too. I say "we," because another is mixed up in this business even more seriously than the Kaiser. Seriously definition: in a serious manner. See examples of SERIOUSLY used in a sentence.

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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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   adverb. in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously. to an alarmingly grave extent: seriously ill. with genuine, earnest intent; sincerely: Seriously, kids, we have to get home before dark. seriously. / ˈsɪərɪəslɪ / adverb. in a serious manner or to a serious degree. informal. extremely or remarkably. seriously tall. Discover More.

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    Definitions of seriously. adverb. in a serious manner. “a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce” synonyms: earnestly, in earnest. adverb. to a severe or serious degree. “was seriously ill” synonyms: badly, gravely, severely. Pronunciation. US. /ˈsɪriəsli/ UK. /ˈsɪəriəsli/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Seriously."