Serious, grave, solemn, sedate, staid, sober, earnest mean not light or frivolous A serious problem or situation is bad and makes people worry Serious implies a concern for what really matters.
He was wearing a very serious expression and i knew something was wrong Seriousness (countable and uncountable, plural seriousnesses) the state or quality of being serious On the surface it's a very funny novel but it does have a more serious underlying theme.
See examples of serious used in a sentence. Of, showing, or characterized by deep thought Grave or somber, as in character, disposition, or mood. Discover everything about the word serious in english
Requiring thought, concentration, or application Marriage is a serious matter The plan has one serious flaw. • if you are serious about meeting your goals, telling the world in clear and certain terms will help you meet them
• i knew no girls who were serious about sports. These adjectives refer to manner, appearance, disposition, or acts marked by absorption in thought, pressing concerns, or significant work Serious implies a concern with responsibility and work as opposed to play
