English dictionary
serious
adjectivePronunciation
ˈsɪəɹ.i.əs
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
adjective
- requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve
adjective
- of great consequence
adjective
- appealing to the mind
adjective
- concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
adjective
- completely lacking in playfulness
Example sentences
a dangerous operation
a grave situation
a grave illness
grievous bodily harm
a serious wound
raised serious objections to the proposal
the plan has a serious flaw
marriage is a serious matter
good music
a serious book
a serious student of history
a serious attempt to learn to ski
gave me a serious look
a serious young man
are you serious or joking?