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seriously

/ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/

Meanings
  • adverb

    expressing or deserving careful thought, attention, or consideration

  • adverb

    in a serious or important manner

  • adverb

    with grave concern; earnestly


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsiɹi.əsli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with seriously
merely , quarely , very
Variants
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seriously , take (someone or something) seriously , take seriously , take someone seriously , take something seriously , take themselves too seriously
Etymology
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mid 15th century: from serious (adjective), from Latin gravis ‘heavy, serious’


Trivia
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  1. The word 'seriously' can be used as an adverb or as an intensifier

  2. In the 19th century, 'seriously' was often used to describe someone who was suffering from a serious illness


Related Concepts
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  1. gravity: The weight or solemnity of a situation or statement

  2. sincerity: The quality of being genuine and honest in expression or sentiment


Culture
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The word 'seriously' is often used to convey a sense of importance or urgency. It can be used to emphasize the gravity of a situation or to indicate that someone is being sincere or earnest. In literature, 'seriously' is used to add depth and complexity to characters and to create tension and suspense in stories. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway uses the word 'seriously' to describe Gatsby's intentions towards Daisy, highlighting the significance of their relationship.

How to Memorize "seriously"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a heavy weight or burden to remember the meaning of 'seriously'

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'seriously' with the idea of importance or gravity

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S-E-R-I-O-U-S to remember the meaning: Sincere, Earnest, Respectful, Important, Urgent, Sincere


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