seriously

adverb

se·​ri·​ous·​ly ˈsir-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce seriously (audio)
1
: in a sincere manner : earnestly
speaking seriously
2
: to a serious extent : severely, extremely
seriously injured

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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Unlike many Americans, Canadians have no option but to take these threats seriously. Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025 Investors take seriously the very real financial risks of climate change and are demanding businesses do too. Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Right now, Bissell’s stick vacuums are seriously discounted, as well as Black + Decker’s cordless vacuum options. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025 Gilbert was seriously wounded in the attack and had to be euthanized. Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for seriously

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seriously was in 1509

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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seriously. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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