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ser·i·ous·ly
 seriously
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- pronunciation:
- si
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 s
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
with careful thought or consideration, esp. with regard to the consequences, urgency, or truth of a matter.
He thought seriously about what I had said.She complained that the police had not treated her concerns seriously. |
| definition 2: |
in a grave and frank manner, or without humor or frivolity.
The teacher spoke to the class very seriously about the sad event that had recently occurred.- antonyms:
- jokingly
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| definition 3: |
in a way that causes or has the potential to cause great injury or harm.
She injured herself seriously in the accident.Houses along the coast were seriously damaged in the hurricane. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) profoundly; absolutely; totally.
Your brother is seriously crazy.This pizza is seriously good.Listen to me; I'm seriously upset about this.- synonyms:
- completely, deeply, intensely
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