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Moderateserious
The correct spelling is serious.
How to pronounce serious
/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/
Say it like: Ser-iow-s
The correct spelling is serious. Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition For example: "It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."
Usage Examples
“It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.”
“This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.”
“After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
- 2.Important; weighty; not insignificant
- 3.Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
- 4.(of a relationship) Committed.
adverb
- 1.In a serious manner; seriously.
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