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Serious
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Serious
/ˈsɪəriəs/
Showing deep thought, consideration, or an earnest demeanor.
Synonyms:
solemn
grave
earnest
thoughtful
sober
Antonyms:
frivolous
trivial
light-hearted
playful
jocular
Examples:
Are you
serious
?
'Are you
serious
, Mr Scrooge?'
His face suddenly became very
serious
.
Etymology:
The word
serious
originates from the Latin
serius,
meaning
weighty, important.
It passed into Middle English in the late 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
123 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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