Definitions

seriously

[seer-ee-uhs-lee] / ˈsɪər i əs li /

ADVERB

not humorously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actively earnestly passionately sincerely vigorously

STRONG

gravely

WEAK

all joking aside cool it cut the comedy determinedly down fervently for real in all conscience in all seriousness in earnest intently purposefully resolutely sedately simmer down soberly solemnly sternly straighten out thoughtfully with a straight face with forethought with sobriety zealously

Antonyms

WEAK

casually funnily lightly minor trivially

ADVERB

dangerously, critically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acutely badly grievously intensely severely sorely very

STRONG

gravely

WEAK

decidedly deplorably distressingly harmfully menacingly perilously precariously quite regrettably threateningly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

little

WEAK

casually funnily lightly minor trivially

Example Sentences

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Seriously, the dude’s shrieks could be heard echoing in the A’s dugout on the NBC Sports California broadcast of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

"She masters that American absolutely beautiful accent that she does," Mielewska, who worked with Byrne on the 2022 comedy "Seriously Red", told AFP at her home in Sydney's leafy north.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

"Seriously, I am there for two hours because I am so proud," he beams.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Given the anxiety-inducing state of the Dodgers bullpen, the notion that they might not be able to find a spot to use Kershaw leaves only one question: Seriously?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

"Seriously, though, it helps if you give your instrument a name. What do you think you'll call yours?"

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

seriously

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