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Meaning
Adj
●
Without
humor
or
expression
of
happiness
;
grave
in
manner
or disposition
●
Important;
weighty
; not insignificant
●
Really
intending
what is said (or
planned
, etc);
in earnest
; not
jocular
or deceiving
●
Committed.
Adv
●
In a
serious
manner
;
serious
ly.
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Origin
serious
English
seryows
Middle English (1100-1500)
serieux
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
seriosus
Latin
serius
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Earnest
Solemn
Serious
Grave
Lack-Laughter
Thoughtful
Sage
Solemncholy
Sober
Somber
Sombre
Staid
Grievous
Severe
Serous
Extreme
Major
Difficult
Gravest
Weighty
Dangerous
Graves
More
Antonyms
Trifling
Unimportant
Jesting
Witty
Flippant
Related
Genuine
Realistic
Dramatic
Sincere
Significant
Important
Critical
Intense
Sensitive
Violent
Smart
Harmful
Passionate
Bad
Powerful
Truthful
Real
Sarcastic
Controversial
Profound
Painful
Harsh
Devastating
Aggressive
Risky
Credible
Specific
Substantial
Stressful
Strict
Strong
Urgent
Cynical
Drastic
Common
Confrontational
Catastrophic
Subtle
Successful
Sever
Obvious
Good
Frequent
Scary
Challenging
Persistent
Complicated
Effective
Interesting
Potent
Positive
Chronic
Formal
Debilitating
Legitimate
Destructive
Stupid
More
Rhymes
Sirius
Serious
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