seriously
[adverb]
Synonyms:
- gravely, acutely, badly, critically, dangerously, severely
- sincerely, gravely, in earnest

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Contrasted words: airily, casually, flippantly, lightly, unconcernedly, carelessly, haphazardly
Related Idioms: all joking aside, in all seriousness, in earnest
Related Words: gravely, soberly, solemnly, intently, vigorously, zealously, determinedly, purposefully, resolutely, fervently, passionately, decidedly, quite, very, dangerously, critically, deplorably, regrettably

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

se‧ri‧ous‧ly S2 W2 /ˈsɪəriəsli $ ˈsɪr-/ adverb
[Word Family: noun: seriousness; adverb: seriously; adjective: serious]

1. very much or to a great degree
seriously ill/injured/damaged etc
Was she seriously hurt?
I’m seriously worried about Ben.
Something was seriously wrong.

2.
a) in a way that is not joking, especially because something is important:
It’s time we talked seriously about our relationship.
b) [sentence adverb] spoken used to show that what you say next is not a joke:
Seriously though, I think Toby likes you.

3. take somebody/something seriously to believe that someone or something is worth your attention or respect:
As a teacher, it’s important that the kids take you seriously.
It’s only a joke – don’t take it seriously!

4. seriously? spoken used to ask someone if they really mean what they have just said:
‘The job’s yours.’ ‘Seriously?’

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

seriously

seriously ill
Her mother is seriously ill in hospital.
seriously/injured/hurt/wounded
He was seriously injured in a car accident on Friday.
seriously damaged
His reputation had been seriously damaged.
seriously affected
A number of bird sanctuaries were seriously affected by the oil spill.
seriously flawed (=having a bad weakness or fault)
From the outset, this project was seriously flawed.
seriously wrong
I was worried there was something seriously wrong with me.
seriously worried
Hazel was now seriously worried.

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