seriously

adverb

se·​ri·​ous·​ly ˈsir-ē-əs-lē 

1

: in a sincere manner : earnestly

speaking seriously

2

: to a serious extent : severely, extremely

seriously injured

Synonyms of seriously

• extremely
• terribly
• very
• incredibly
• too
• really
• highly
• damn
• so
• badly
• damned
• severely
• desperately
• far
• greatly
• especially
• that
• much
• intensely
• heavily
• most

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But seriously, how great was Jemele Hill defaulting to race once her original argument fell apart? —Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026

It's made with deep five-millimeter lugs that are seriously grippy on all kinds of terrain from mud to rocks, and its special midsole absorbs a ton of impact to keep your feet pain-free and without fatigue for as long as possible. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026

Today, with casino gambling expanding closer to home for New Yorkers, including the 2026 debut of Resorts World New York City in Queens, Atlantic City no longer wins on proximity alone, which is why its legacy deserves to be taken more seriously. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

The '90s had some seriously iconic duos. —Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing seriously

• take (someone or something) seriously
• take themselves too seriously

Rhymes for seriously

• deliriously
• imperiously
• mysteriously