Meaning & use
seriously
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
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Words with an opposite meaning
jokingly
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