Meaning & use
serious
Solemn, thoughtful, and not joking, or requiring careful attention because of its importance or severity.
See it in a sentence
He gave a serious answer, without a hint of his usual joking manner.
The company faces serious financial problems after months of declining sales.
A note on using this word
Can describe a person's manner, the tone of a situation, or the severity of a problem, such as an illness.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
playfulfrivolous
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