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Seriously
/ˈsɪəriəsli/
Used to denote that what is being said or done is of a serious nature and not intended to be humorous or flippant.
Synonyms:
earnestly
sincerely
gravely
solemnly
thoughtfully
Antonyms:
jokingly
playfully
lightheartedly
casually
Examples:
I am
seriously
tired after work.
She takes fitness very
seriously
for her health.
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
Often
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