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seriously
adverb as in not humorously
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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
adverb as in dangerously, critically
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decidedly, deplorably, distressingly, harmfully, menacingly, perilously, precariously, quite, regrettably, threateningly
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The best we can say is that ordinary investors need to think very seriously about how much risk they are taking in their retirement accounts and other investments.
Most amusing is the creators’ sincere perplexity at their creations being taken seriously.
American humorist Will Rogers once remarked that we are living in a time where people are taking the comedians seriously and the politicians are a joke.
And people are taking the mental aspect of the game far more seriously.
Depending on its strength, the rain could seriously impact how Saturday’s game is played, potentially taking the passing attacks out entirely.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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