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Definition of Serious
1. Adjective. Concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities. "Don't be so serious!"
Attributes: Earnestness, Serious-mindedness, Seriousness, Sincerity
Similar to: Earnest, Sincere, Solemn, Grave, Sedate, Sober, Solemn, Overserious, Real, Serious-minded, Thoughtful, Sobering, Solid
Antonyms: Frivolous
Derivative terms: Seriousness
Similar to: Earnest, Sincere, Solemn, Grave, Sedate, Sober, Solemn, Overserious, Real, Serious-minded, Thoughtful, Sobering, Solid
Antonyms: Frivolous
Derivative terms: Seriousness
2. Adjective. Of great consequence. "Marriage is a serious matter"
3. Adjective. Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm. "A life-threatening disease"
Exact synonyms: Dangerous, Grave, Grievous, Life-threatening, Severe
Similar to: Critical
Derivative terms: Dangerousness, Seriousness, Severeness
Similar to: Critical
Derivative terms: Dangerousness, Seriousness, Severeness
4. Adjective. Appealing to the mind. "A serious book"
5. Adjective. Completely lacking in playfulness.
Exact synonyms: Sober, Unplayful
Attributes: Fun, Playfulness
Derivative terms: Seriousness, Soberness
Antonyms: Playful
Attributes: Fun, Playfulness
Derivative terms: Seriousness, Soberness
Antonyms: Playful
6. Adjective. Requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve. "The plan has a serious flaw"
Definition of Serious
1. a. Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile.
Definition of Serious
1. Adjective. Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn. ¹
2. Adjective. Important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play; needing great attention; critical. ¹
3. Adjective. Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving; meaningful. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Serious
1. thoughtful or subdued in appearance or manner [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Serious
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