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    se·ri·ous·ly
    [ˈsirēəslē]
    adverb
    seriously (adverb)
    1. in a solemn or considered manner:
      "the doctor looked seriously at him"
    2. with earnest intent; not lightly or superficially:
      "I seriously considered canceling my subscription"
      • really or sincerely (used especially to indicate a response of surprise or shock):
        "do you seriously believe that I would jeopardize my career by such acts?"
      • used to add sincerity to a statement that is to follow, especially after a facetious exchange of remarks:
        "seriously though, shortcuts rarely work"
      • informal
        used to indicate surprise at what someone has said and to check whether they really meant it:
        "“I'm dying to know.” “Seriously?” “Of course.”"
    3. to a degree that is significant or worrying because of possible danger or risk:
      "the amount of fat you eat can seriously affect your health" · "three men are seriously ill in the hospital"
    4. informal
      very:
      "he was seriously rich" · "I drove to the station in a seriously bad mood"
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    adverb
    1. in a solemn or considered manner:
      solemnly
      earnestly
      gravely
      soberly
      somberly
      sternly
      grimly
      dourly
      humorlessly
      thoughtfully
      pensively
      meditatively
      ruminatively
      contemplatively
      without smiling
      with a poker face
      Opposite:
      cheerfully
      jovially
    2. to a degree that is significant or worrying because of possible danger or risk:
      severely
      gravely
      badly
      critically
      acutely
      sorely
      grievously
      desperately
      alarmingly
      dangerously
      perilously
      Opposite:
      slightly
    3. very:
      extremely
      very
      really
      dreadfully
      terribly
      awfully
      fearfully
      incredibly
      amazingly
      exceptionally
      exceedingly
      immensely
      uncommonly
      remarkably
      extraordinarily
      unco
      awfy
      très
      terrifically
      tremendously
      right
      ultra
      mega
      mucho
      stinking
      majorly
      oh-so
      madly
      jolly
      ever so
      dead
      well
      real
      mighty
      awful
      powerful
      way
      bitching
      devilish
      frightfully
      exceeding
      lekker
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    SERIOUSLY definition and meaning | Collins English …

    3 meanings: 1. in a serious manner or to a serious degree 2. informal extremely or remarkably 3. an exclamation or expression.... Click for more definitions.

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    What does it mean if you say 'serious'?
    You use seriously to indicate that you are not joking and that you really mean what you say. But seriously, we've had really positive feedback from all sorts of people. You say ' seriously ' when you are surprised by what someone has said, as a way of asking them if they really mean it. 'I tried to chat him up at the general store.' He laughed.

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    What does seriously mean in English?
    You can also use seriously to mean significantly, or to a worrying degree, like being seriously ill with the flu. Informally, seriously also means very or truly, like when you are seriously hungry. "Seriously."

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    What is seriously adverb?
    Definition of seriously adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary in a serious way Smoking can seriously damage your health. Migraines can seriously affect your quality of life. You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? They are seriously concerned about security. You need to think seriously about your next career move.

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    What does it mean if someone says'seriously'?
    Seriously though • This had to be one of them. Seriously though, the medical worked wonders. seriously? spoken used to ask someone if they really mean what they have just said ‘The job’s yours.’ ‘Seriously?’ → seriously seriously meaning, definition, what is seriously: very much or to a great degree: Learn more.

    seriously | meaning of seriously in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary

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    What does it mean if something was seriously wrong?
    Something was seriously wrong. 2 a) in a way that is not joking, especially because something is important It’s time we talked seriously about our relationship. b) [sentence adverb] spoken used to show that what you say next is not a joke Seriously though, I think Toby likes you. 3 → take somebody/something seriously 4 → seriously?

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    What does Seriamente mean?
    seriamente, com seriedade, sério… மோசமாக அல்லது கடுமையாக, நகைச்சுவையாக இல்லாமல், ஒரு தீவிர வழியில்… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SERIOUSLY definition: 1. badly or severely: 2. in a serious way, not joking: 3. to consider a person, subject, or…. Learn more.

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    You use seriously to indicate that you are not joking and that you really mean what you say. Seriously, I only smoke in the evenings. You say ` seriously ' when you are surprised by what someone has said, as a way of asking them if they …

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