seriously

American  

[seer-ee-uhs-lee] / ˈsɪər i əs li /

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.

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seriously British  

/ ˈsɪərɪəslɪ /

adverb

1. in a serious manner or to a serious degree

2. informal extremely or remarkably

   seriously tall

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Etymology

Origin of seriously

First recorded in 1500–10; serious + -ly

Example Sentences

Hanwha is also seriously considering a purchase of a second U.S. shipyard in another region within the next several years, Coulter said: “We think there’s a unique time in history right now.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Keith agrees, suggesting it would generate greater exposure and encourage athletes to take it more seriously.

From BBC

"Gynae issues and especially endometriosis is just not prioritised - it is debilitating and life changing but just not taken seriously by the health service."

From BBC

Representing England is the greatest honour of all, which I take seriously and I am deeply sorry for letting down my team-mates, coaches and supporters.

From BBC

However, police said "information came to light" on Sunday which confirmed it was actually Joshua who had died alongside Summer, with Trevor left seriously injured.

From BBC

Related Words

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