Meaning & use

seriously

adverb·Everyday

In a serious, sincere, or thoughtful manner; also used to emphasize how significant something is.

See it in a sentence

You should take his warning seriously before making a final decision.

Seriously, we need to leave now if we want to catch the train.

A note on using this word

At the start of a sentence, seriously often signals sincerity or emphasis, similar to honestly.

Words with a similar meaning

earnestlygravely

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Words with an opposite meaning

jokingly

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