seriously
adverb
se·ri·ous·ly
ˈsir-ē-əs-lē 
Examples of seriously in a Sentence
No one was seriously injured in the accident.
I thought seriously about death while I was in the hospital.
You should seriously consider buying a new car.
You don't mean that seriously, do you?
It was so hot that we nearly melted. But seriously, it was hotter than I've ever experienced.
I think you are seriously mistaken.
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Zanardi was seriously injured in a handcycling crash during a race in Italy in June 2020.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Designers take the assignment seriously, crafting one-of-a-kind looks for their celebrity muses to don on the red carpet.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
While there were four legitimate bidders for the Padres, only one group — Justin and Mat Ishbia — seriously considered the Twins.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The only good news was that Ureña was not seriously hurt.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Designers take the assignment seriously, crafting one-of-a-kind looks for their celebrity muses to don on the red carpet.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
While there were four legitimate bidders for the Padres, only one group — Justin and Mat Ishbia — seriously considered the Twins.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The only good news was that Ureña was not seriously hurt.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for seriously
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seriously. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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