Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Used to denote that what is being said or done is of a serious nature and not intended to be humorous or flippant.
Seriously
/ˈsɪəriəsli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
You must seriously examine what is holding you down."I wouldn't take myself that seriously," Anne said coldly.'You should use your little grey cells,' said Poirot seriously.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word serius, which passed into Middle English as serius. Over time, the word was adapted into the form seriously.
Usage Statistics:
65 mentions per 1 million words 
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