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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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