Synonyms for

Seriously

Verb / ˈsɪri:ʌsli: / Another word for seriously — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a solemn or considered manner

Synonyms & similar words

inearnest earnestly severely badly gravely genuinely sincerely earnestly truly heartily honestly frankly candidly authentically sensibly thoughtfully graciously respectfully responsibly sensibly sensibly

Synonyms by register

Formal

gravely earnestly sincerely importantly

Informal

for real no joke big time really

Literary

solemnly weightily

Antonyms

casually lightly frivolously jokingly playfully superficially

Common collocations

  • seriously injured
  • seriously ill
  • seriously consider
  • seriously doubt
  • seriously funny
  • seriously thinking
  • seriously concerned

Word family

noun seriousness
adjective serious
adverb seriously

Usage note

Often used to emphasize the importance or intensity of something. Can also be used informally to express disbelief or surprise.

Example sentences

  1. I seriously need to study for my math test.
  2. She was seriously injured in a car accident.
  3. I seriously don't like broccoli.
  4. He took my phone away, and I'm seriously mad!
  5. I'm seriously considering quitting my job.

Quotes

  • 'Seriously' is not a synonym for 'interesting.'
  • You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer.
  • I'm not a serious person, and I don't like serious movies.

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