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View usage for: (sɪəriəsli) 1. adverbYou use seriously to indicate that you are not joking and that you really mean what you say. But seriously, we've had really positive feedback from all sorts of people. 2. conventionYou say 'seriously' when you are surprised by what someone has said, as a way of asking them if they really mean it. [spoken, feelings] 'I tried to chat him up at the general store.' He laughed. 'Seriously?' 3. See also serious 4. See take sb/sth seriously More Synonyms of seriously seriously in British English (ˈsɪərɪəslɪ) adverb1. in a serious manner or to a serious degree 2. informal extremely or remarkably seriously tall exclamation3. an exclamation or expression of disbelief, surprise, or dismay Examples of 'seriously' in a sentenceseriously The matter apparently is being seriously considered.There were three people seriously injured at the time.The seriously ill have taught me the importance of timing and sensitivity.It may have been in the cat for days as the wound was seriously infected.If we cut science now we will seriously damage our economic prospects.Three passengers were seriously hurt on the bus which was carrying adults with learning difficulties.What you say is taken seriously so talk about what matters.The prosperous middle classes and the seriously rich will be largely indistinguishable to them.We take matters of integrity in football extremely seriously.You need to take this really seriously.If you are in dire need then seriously consider applying.The main thing was the people in the other car were also not seriously injured.Being a mother can seriously damage your earnings potential and disrupt your career path.The seriously hurt biker was stable yesterday.That means that all the parties involved have to take seriously obligations that they have previously agreed to.The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured has increased by more than a third in the last ten years. In other languagesseriously British English: seriously / ˈsɪərɪəslɪ/ ADVERB Seriously means that something is done in a serious manner or to a serious degree. His wife was seriously injured in the accident. - American English: seriously
- Arabic: جِدِّيّاً
- Brazilian Portuguese: seriamente
- Chinese: 严重地
- Croatian: ozbiljno
- Czech: vážně
- Danish: alvorligt
- Dutch: ernstig
- European Spanish: seriamente
- Finnish: vakavasti
- French: sérieusement
- German: ernsthaft
- Greek: σοβαρά
- Italian: seriamente
- Japanese: 深刻に
- Korean: 심각하게
- Norwegian: alvorlig
- Polish: poważnie
- European Portuguese: seriamente
- Romanian: grav
- Russian: серьезно
- Latin American Spanish: seriamente
- Swedish: allvarligt
- Thai: อย่างจริงจัง
- Turkish: ciddiyetle
- Ukrainian: серйозно
- Vietnamese: một cách nghiêm trọng
Chinese translation of 'seriously' adv - [injure, ill, damage]
严(嚴)重地 (yánzhòng de) - [talk, think]
认(認)真地 (rènzhēn de) - [deal with]
严(嚴)肃(肅)地 (yánsù de)
- (= sincerely) [hope, believe]
真诚(誠)地 (zhēnchéng de) - (= truth to tell)
说(說)真的 (shuō zhēn de) to take sb/sth seriously 认(認)真对(對)待某人/某事 (rènzhēn duìdài mǒurén/mǒushì) seriously rich (inf) 极(極)其富有的 (jíqí fùyǒu de)
Seriously, though, something must be done about it. Synonyms truthfully no joking (informal) to be serious all joking aside `I tried to chat him up at the general store.' He laughed. `Seriously?' Synonyms really? well I never! truthfully? honestly? is that so? go on! you don't say! you're kidding! well I'll be blowed! knock me down with a feather! They spoke to me very seriously but politely. Synonyms gravely solemnly grimly soberly thoughtfully pensively sombrely dourly meditatively without smiling humourlessly ruminatively Three people were seriously injured in the blast. Synonyms gravely critically sorely distressingly grievously (informal) one of the first seriously wealthy rock-star landowners Synonyms remarkably decidedly excessively Additional synonymsIt was an acutely uncomfortable journey. Synonyms very, highly, greatly, severely, extremely, terribly, utterly, unusually, exceptionally, extraordinarily, intensely, markedly, awfully (informal), exceedingly, excessively, inordinately, uncommonlyHe is dangerously ill. Synonyms seriously, badly, severely, gravely, critically, acutely, grievously `Do you really mean it?' she asked earnestly. Synonyms seriously, truly, sincerely, in earnest, in all sincerity Additional synonymsDefinition extremely His family was eminently respectable. Synonyms extremely, very, highly, greatly, particularly, seriously (informal), signally, well, notably, remarkably, positively, exceptionally, exceedingly, prominently, strikingly, supremely, conspicuously, outstandingly, surpassingly Definition very It was an exceedingly difficult decision to make. Synonyms extremely, very, highly, greatly, especially, hugely, seriously (informal), vastly, unusually, enormously, exceptionally, extraordinarily, excessively, superlatively, inordinately, to a fault, to the nth degree, surpassingly The taste of bitterness is an extremely common feature of herbal remedies. Synonyms very, highly, greatly, particularly, severely, terribly, ultra, utterly, unusually, exceptionally, extraordinarily, intensely, tremendously, markedly, awfully (informal), acutely, exceedingly, excessively, inordinately, uncommonly, to a fault, to the nth degree, to or in the extreme Definition truly Did you honestly think we wouldn't notice? Synonyms really, actually, truly, genuinely, assuredly Definition with serious or sincere intentions Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow. Synonyms seriously, resolutely, earnestly, wholeheartedly The pollen count has been particularly high. Synonyms especially, surprisingly, notably, unusually, exceptionally, decidedly, markedly, peculiarly, singularly, outstandingly, uncommonlyDefinition truly It was really good. Synonyms very, particularly, seriously (informal), truly, extremely, terribly, remarkably, unusually, jolly (British), awfully (informal), exceedingly, excessively, eminently, superlatively, uncommonlythe severely depressed construction industry Synonyms seriously, badly, extremely, gravely, hard, sorely, dangerously, critically, acutelyHe sincerely believed that she was acting in his interest. Synonyms honestly, really, truly, genuinely, seriously, earnestly, wholeheartedly, in good faith, in earnest, in all sincerity, from the bottom of your heart Definition extremely Mary was uncommonly good at tennis. Synonyms exceptionally, very, extremely, remarkably, particularly, strangely, seriously (informal), unusually, peculiarly, to the nth degree Additional synonymsthis year's unusually harsh winter Synonyms exceptionally, especially, remarkably, extraordinarily, abnormally, uncommonly |