serious-minded
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of serious-minded
First recorded in 1835–45
Vocabulary lists containing serious-minded
Example Sentences
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In Germany and Scandinavia, the easygoing brand stands out in a market saturated with serious-minded technical apparel.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023
It’s an inspired piece of comic acting, and a reminder that the serious-minded performer was just as comfortable with broad, “Saturday Night Live”-style tomfoolery.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023
Far from serious-minded debate, some of our best-rated shows were our silliest.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2023
Over the course of his career, the gravitational centre of music writing has shifted from glossy magazines to broadsheet newspapers, resulting in more serious-minded coverage.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2023
His music became serious-minded and earnest, but it is debatable whether he changed the world.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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