serious
/ˈsɪəriəs/
earnest, grave
📚 Meanings
- 1.
(of a person or their manner) not joking or intended to be amusing; earnest.
"She has a very serious expression."
- 2.
(of a situation, problem, or threat) demanding careful consideration or action; not trivial or superficial.
"The doctor gave me some serious advice."
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You need to be more serious about your studies if you want to pass the exam.
You need to be more serious about your studies if you want to pass the exam.
This is a serious matter, so we should discuss it carefully.
This is a serious matter, so we should discuss it carefully.
Don't take him too seriously; he's just kidding.
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How do you pronounce serious?
serious is pronounced [/ˈsɪəriəs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does serious mean?
serious means "earnest, grave". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is serious?
serious is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "You need to be more serious about your studies if you want to pass the exam." — used to mean "earnest, grave".
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