seriously
Americanadverb
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in a serious manner.
He shook his head seriously.
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to an alarmingly grave extent.
seriously ill.
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with genuine, earnest intent; sincerely.
Seriously, kids, we have to get home before dark.
adverb
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in a serious manner or to a serious degree
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informal extremely or remarkably
seriously tall
Etymology
Origin of seriously
Example Sentences
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In Brussels, EU officials and diplomats are taking the U.S. threats extremely seriously and see them as the latest evidence of a fundamental reshaping of trans-Atlantic ties.
After what happened Sunday in Chicago, seriously, how can you believe anything else?
From Los Angeles Times
Three shark attacks have been reported in Sydney in a little over 24 hours, leaving at least two seriously injured, according to local authorities.
From BBC
Andalusian emergency services said at least 25 people were seriously injured, with others suffering minor injuries.
From BBC
Molly told the inquiry how she became seriously ill in the summer of 2018 from an infection acquired from an intravenous line used to administer her medication.
From BBC
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