SERIOUSLY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SERIOUSLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SERIOUSLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Seriously

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsɪərɪəsli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

in a solemn or considered manner

Short Definition:

in solemn or considered manner

Examples:
  • the doctor looked seriously at him
Definition:

with earnest intent; not lightly or superficially

Short Definition:

with earnest intent

Examples:
  • I seriously considered cancelling my subscription
Definition:

to a degree that is significant or worrying

Short Definition:

to degree that is significant or worrying

Examples:
  • the amount of fat you eat can seriously affect your health
  • three men are seriously ill in hospital
Definition:

very; extremely

Short Definition:

very

Examples:
  • he was seriously rich

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