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, see for yourself — it’s currently streaming on Netflix.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 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

Suffolk has recently been identified by the Environment Agency as a Seriously Water Stressed Area, which means its long-term water security is under threat.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Seriously, Hart had a drone disabled by a hawk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

“Since the summer, your hair . . . Seriously, it’s killing me. You started working here and now you have—” I gestured at her glorious mane.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

seriously

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