seriousness
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There was a striking seriousness to the whole performance, which spanned from just past 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
She has found that people often underestimate the seriousness of allergies.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Jack Caskey and Jerome Sperling, who would play significant roles on the Greek Desk, were chided for their rule-following, caution and seriousness, qualities that any sensible archaeologist might otherwise aspire to.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
In a nod to the seriousness of the situation, three federal lawmakers representing California have appealed to the Trump administration to issue a disaster declaration over the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
He went to his work with unprecedented seriousness.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing seriousness
