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Comparative
more serious
Superlative
most serious
1
needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk
- The doctor said the injury was serious and needed immediate surgery.
- The car accident looked serious; I hope everyone is okay.
- The doctor said his condition is serious and needs immediate attention.
- The forest fire is getting more serious by the hour.
- She was in a serious car accident and had to go to the hospital.
2
(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance
- She is a serious person who focuses on her work without distractions.
- He is a serious person who always thinks carefully before making decisions.
- She maintained a serious expression throughout the meeting.
- His serious nature makes him a great leader in difficult situations.
- The serious man listened intently and didn't interrupt during the discussion.
Antonyms:
3
of great consequence
4
related to something important that is intended for more than just entertainment or pleasure
- A serious article explores important issues in depth, rather than just light topics.
- The magazine publishes serious articles on politics and world affairs.
- His appreciation of serious music includes classical composers and complex compositions.
- The book club discussed serious literature that deals with significant life topics.
- Serious fiction often addresses deep, meaningful subjects rather than just for fun.
Synonyms:
5
showing sincere intention or conveying a sense of importance
- Allen is very serious about his career in law.
- Don’t take that as a joke; he’s serious about what he’s saying.
- He was serious about his plans to start his own business.
- She gave a serious answer when asked about her future goals.
- He looked serious when he told her he was moving to another city.
Antonyms:
6
requiring careful consideration, effort, or attention due to importance or difficulty
- Marriage is a serious commitment that should not be taken lightly.
- The meeting was about a serious issue that needed immediate action.
- The project is serious, and we need to approach it with great care.
- They had a serious discussion about how to solve the problem.
- The issue raised serious concerns about the safety of the product.
Synonyms:
7
highly dedicated or committed to a particular activity or profession
- He is a serious golfer, practicing every day to improve his game.
- She is a serious photographer, always looking for new ways to capture beautiful moments.
- As a serious writer, he spends hours perfecting each chapter.
- He became a serious runner after completing his first marathon.
- He’s a serious artist, dedicating most of his time to painting and exhibitions.
8
deeply committed or involved in a relationship
- She’s looking for something serious, not just a short-term fling.
- They are a serious couple, planning their future together.
- She doesn’t have a serious partner, just casual dates.
- It’s rather serious considering they’ve been seeing each other for 2 years.
9
impressive or large in size, amount, or quality
- Those are serious shoes, built to last and withstand any conditions.
- She bought a serious camera for her photography hobby.
- He has serious talent when it comes to playing the piano.
- I'm ready to do some serious drinking at the club tonight.
- She made some serious progress on her project this week.