seriously

[seer-ee-uhs-lee]

adverb

1. in a serious manner.

   He shook his head seriously.

2. to an alarmingly grave extent.

   seriously ill.

3. with genuine, earnest intent; sincerely.

   Seriously, kids, we have to get home before dark.

seriously

/ ˈsɪərɪəslɪ /

adverb

1. in a serious manner or to a serious degree

2. informal,  extremely or remarkably

   seriously tall

Word History and Origins

Origin of seriously¹

First recorded in 1500–10; serious + -ly

Example Sentences

“We can never again take seriously anything these comedians complain about,” Cross said in his statement.”

From Salon

“While we do not believe they are accurate, we are taking them seriously.”

From Los Angeles Times

The companies that manage the detention centers through contracts with the federal government say they take seriously their responsibility to adhere to federal standards and uphold human rights.

From Los Angeles Times

At 12:13, GMP confirmed two people had been killed in the incident and that three other members of the public had been seriously injured.

From BBC

He was seriously injured in a quad bike crash in 2003, and suffered spinal damage in a late night fall in 2019, which ultimately led to him having to cancel his two-and-a-half-year farewell tour.

From BBC

Related Words

• acutely 
• badly 
• grievously 
• intensely 
• severely 
• sorely 
• very