Serious meaning in English
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Definition
serious: grave, dangerous, threatening, severe; formal; earnest, genuine
Icarus is a very serious person, he rarely laughs and he works very hard.
This problem is very serious and I want it fixed immediately!
This is a serious affair, so please be on your best behavior.
I'm dead serious! I'm completely, entirely, totally serious!
seriously: not jokingly, frankly; gravely, menacingly
Examples
- "Icarus : Okay, but seriously, I have a classic plan to make this money grow."
- "This can become a serious problem when we consider that candidates may have legal grounds to sue the company who interviewed them for compensation due to discrimination."
- "But seriously, this logo might not be super original, but it is timeless."
- "Oh, you're serious."
- "But I've got to warn you, these are some pretty serious tough hombres back there..."
- "Horatio : I robbed a bank... I'm serious!"
- "You've only been alive for a matter of months, but I've already had reports of public indecency, aggressive lullaby singing, diaper throwing, tummy aches, temper tantrums, loud crying and some very serious accusations of milk abuse."
- "I'm serious."
- "Horatio sustained a serious head injury."
- "Our commitment to our customers has always been what sets us apart from our competitors, and it's time to dedicate some serious resources to a full time staff with their own space."
- "But seriously Jean, my political views are personal, and shouldn't leave this room. Understood?"
- "But seriously, stay if you want to, you know you're always welcome here."
- "Bruno : I'm taking this incident very seriously."
- "You cannot be serious!"
- "Seriously, can I feel your face?"
- "Dr. Loblaw : I'm completely serious, Brian."
- "Expect strange shapes, serious faces, and deep meanings."
- "Philip : OK, OK, OK, seriously, first of all, I hate you guys."
- "I'm not sure if you're joking or being serious."
Exercise 1
Trey says that he cares. This means that he is .
Trey says that he cares. This means that he is interested and concerned.
interested and concerned: The verb "to care" has several meanings, and in this context conveys that someone is concerned and gives attention to someone or something else. Example: As a doctor I care very much about my patients' health. The terms "interested" and "concerned" share a similar meaning with "to care".
energetic and aggressive: The terms "energetic" and "aggressive" indicate that someone has a lot of energy and is assertive. Example: I'm energetic and aggressive about advancing my career. These terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
diligent and serious: The terms "diligent" and "serious" indicate that someone is focused and resolute about their work. Example: My boss is very diligent and serious during meetings. Someone who cares about their work might display these qualities, but these terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
decisive and determined: The term "decisive" indicates that someone can make important and difficult decisions. The term "determined" indicates that someone is aggressive and continues trying to put something into effect or make something happen. Example: The president was very decisive in legal issues, and determined to get those issues passed as laws. These terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
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