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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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   SERIOUS definition: 1. severe in effect; bad: 2. very ill 3. not joking or intended to be funny: . Learn more.

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   1. : thoughtful or subdued in appearance or manner : sober. a quiet, serious girl. 2. a. : requiring much thought or work. serious study. b. : of or relating to a matter of importance. a serious play. 3. a. : not joking or trifling : being in earnest. a serious question. b. archaic : pious. c. : deeply interested : devoted. a serious musician. 4.

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

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   This is a word for people and situations where there's no fooling around. If you're staring at the computer screen, typing quickly, you look serious. If you are in a car accident, that's a serious situation. Some people are more serious than others.

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   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. requiring thought, concentration, or application: serious reading; a serious task.

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

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   serious. (sɪəriəs ) 1. adjective B1. 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.

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

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   1. Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner: He became serious when he was asked about the economy. 2. Not joking or trifling: I was serious when I said I liked your haircut. 3. Deeply interested or involved: a serious golfer. 4. Meriting great concern: a serious illness; a serious mistake. 5.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSERIOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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   Definition of serious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Definition of serious adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Serious definition: Careful in thought, full of concern, or restrained and dignified in manner; somber or grave.