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serious /ˈsirijəs/ adjective
serious
/ˈsirijəs/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SERIOUS
[more serious; most serious]
: having an important or dangerous possible result
: involving or deserving a lot of thought, attention, or work
: giving a lot of attention or energy to something
: not joking or funny
always used before a noun, informal : large or impressive in quality or amount
: having or involving strong romantic feelings
often + about
: thoughtful or quiet in appearance or manner