serious
word
/ˈsɪɹiəs/
SEER-ee-uhs
/sˈiəɹɪəs/
SEER-ee-uhs
Definition
Describes a person who is thoughtful and not joking, or a situation or problem that is important or dangerous.
Usage & Nuances
'Serious' can refer to mood (not joking), severity (of problems), or commitment (taking something seriously). Common phrases: 'serious problem', 'get serious', 'serious relationship'. Often confused with 'severe', which means very bad.
Spanish: serio - gravePortuguese (BR): sério - gravePortuguese (PT): sério - graveChinese (Simplified): 严肃的 - 严重的Chinese (Traditional): 嚴肅的 - 嚴重的Hindi: गंभीरArabic: جَدِّي - خَطِيرBengali: গম্ভীর - গুরুত্বপূর্ণ - গুরুতরRussian: серьёзныйJapanese: 真剣な - 深刻なVietnamese: nghiêm túc - nghiêm trọngKorean: 진지한 - 심각한Turkish: ciddiUrdu: سنجیدہ - سنگینIndonesian: serius
Example Sentences
If you're serious about learning, you'll practice every day.
natural
The doctor said it could become serious if we ignore it.
natural
He has a serious look on his face.
basic
This is a serious problem for us.
basic
She is a very serious student.
basic
Are you serious? I thought you were joking!
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