serious

Comparative

more serious

Superlative

most serious

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.

   • It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.

2. 2.Important; weighty; not insignificant.

   • This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.

3. 3.Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving.

   • He says he wants to buy the team, but is he serious?
   • After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.

4. 4.Committed.

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.seriously, in a serious manner (most often heard in take or mean serious)(colloquial)

   • The only time I walk out on singin' is when there's muckin' about and youse don't take it serious.

Overall

Common· #795

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• dangerous
• severe

Word family

• seriously