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serious

/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/
adjective
  1. Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition

    "It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

    Similar: earnest, solemn

  2. Important; weighty; not insignificant

    "This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts."

  3. Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving

    "After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention."

Synonymsearnest, solemn
Antonymstrifling, unimportant, jesting
adverb
  1. In a serious manner; seriously.

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