Sekirov Dictionary

serious

/ˈsɪə̯.ɹi.əs/

adjective 4
adverb 1
forms 4

adjective4

•
not smiling or making jokes, and looking thoughtful rather than happy
- 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.
•
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving.
- After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.
- He says he wants to buy the team, but is he serious?
Committed.

adverb1

•
(dialect, informal) seriously, in a serious manner (most often heard in take or mean serious)
- The only time I walk out on singin' is when there's muckin' about and youse don't take it serious. — 1957

forms

more serious · seriouser · most serious · seriousest

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