seriously

adverb

ˈsir-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce seriously (audio)
Definition of seriouslynext
as in extremely
to a great degree that's some seriously good pie

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Recent Examples of seriously Adjusting payroll taxes and raising the retirement age will have to be seriously considered. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 All infectious diseases should be taken seriously, but some may raise more apprehension than others in schools. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 There are also concerns that Russia is not taking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s threat of secondary sanctions on countries doing business with Iran seriously. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 The Missouri State Trooper’s Association has named a trooper who was seriously injured after he was struck on the side of the road during a traffic stop Wednesday morning in Clay County. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seriously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seriously
  1. extremely
  2. terribly
  3. very
  4. incredibly
  5. too
  6. really
  7. highly
  8. damn
Adverb
  • The balance between efficiency and pleasantness in doing business seems extremely hard to achieve.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, with only 180 confirmed between 1937 and 2025, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • Although none of these trails are terribly technical, there’s still an inherent risk that comes with hiking.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Cantlay is not one who sounds terribly interested in going.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Iran’s currency – the rial – is incredibly weak and dropped to a record low of two million against the US dollar yesterday.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of using the developed AI software to create the animation, the film is incredibly homespun.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • Her husband had one on, too, which made the twinning moment even cuter.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of too
Adverb
  • Then the Valkyries really pressed their advantage with a prolific scoring start to the fourth, pushing the lead to 14 points midway through the period.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The first hearings would find out what really happened aboard the Ford and the Abe.
    — John Seiler, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Despite its highly specialized geometry, the Swoop felt like a fundamentally good bicycle.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • This guy’s a good football player, damn good football player, massive, really strong with his hands.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This sucker is super small and lightweight, clips on in a second, and feels damn close to the original inputs.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of damn

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