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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Not taking oneself too seriously.
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Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Guardiola, speaking to reporters before City’s 4-1 victory over Dortmund, sounded like a manager who takes Arsenal deadly seriously.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite there being a lack of concrete evidence of subsea cable sabotage, governments are taking the threat seriously.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The frequent attacks on energy have seriously damaged Ukrainian gas production and caused extensive power cuts across the country.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Guardiola, speaking to reporters before City’s 4-1 victory over Dortmund, sounded like a manager who takes Arsenal deadly seriously.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite there being a lack of concrete evidence of subsea cable sabotage, governments are taking the threat seriously.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The frequent attacks on energy have seriously damaged Ukrainian gas production and caused extensive power cuts across the country.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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 12 Nov. 2025.
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