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   serious

   /ˈsɪərɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application: "marriage is a serious matter" Similar importantsignificantconsequentialof consequencemomentousof momentkeygraveweightyfar-reachingmajorurgentpressingcrucialcriticalvitallife-and-deathhigh-priorityno jokeno laughing mattercarefuldetailedin-depthdeepprofoundmeaningfulOpposite trivialunimportantsuperficial
   • ▪ solemn or thoughtful in character or manner: "her face grew serious" Similar solemnearnestgravesobersombreunsmilingpoker-facedsterngrimdourhumourlessstony-facedthoughtfulpreoccupieddeep in thoughtpensivemeditativeruminativecontemplativeintrospectivestaidsedatestudiousbookishOpposite light-heartedcheerfuljovial
   • ▪ (of music, literature, or other art forms) requiring or meriting deep reflection: "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 half-hearted manner: "actors who are serious about their work" Similar in earnestearnestsincerewholeheartedgenuinemeaning what one sayscommittedfirmresoluteresolveddeterminedOpposite uncommittedhalf-heartedflippant
   • 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSERIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › seriousSerious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.dictionary.com › browse › seriousSERIOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. 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:

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

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   Serious problems or situations are very bad and cause people to be worried or afraid.

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

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   adjective. requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve. “raised serious objections to the proposal” “the plan has a serious flaw” synonyms: difficult, hard. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure. adjective. completely lacking in playfulness.

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. www.yourdictionary.com › seriousSerious Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionserious - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   /ˈsɪəriəs/ /ˈsɪriəs/ bad or dangerous. a serious illness/offence/crime. a serious problem/issue. to cause serious injury/damage/harm. They pose a serious threat to security. The consequences could be serious. A few years ago, the company was in serious trouble. Their economies continue to face serious challenges.

10. 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.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › seriousserious - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 15, 2024 · Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition. Synonyms: earnest, solemn. deadly serious. It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily. Important; weighty; not insignificant. This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.