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seriously Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of seriously?

The comparative form is more seriously and the superlative form is most seriously.

/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs.li/

What Does Seriously Mean?

Seriously is an adverb that means In a serious or literal manner. It can also mean Gravely; deeply; very much.

Quick Facts About Seriously

Part of speech	adverb
Pronunciation	/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs.li/
Syllables	4
Synonyms	in earnest, earnestly and badly
Comparative / superlative	more seriously, most seriously

Seriously Definition (Adverb)

In a serious or literal manner.
He was hoping that we would take him seriously.
Gravely; deeply; very much.
That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say.
Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation.
Now, seriously, why did you forget to feed the cat today?
Used to call back to a previous point, in disbelief or for emphasis.
You baked ten (10) cakes. Seriously, why did you do that?
In an extreme or major way; majorly.
Unless you're seriously strapped (armed), you're about to be not okay too.

Synonyms of Seriously

in earnestearnestly badly severely gravely

Seriously synonyms and antonyms →

Seriously in a Sentence

He was hoping that we would take him seriously.

Jimmy jokingly called Bob a doofus. Bob took the insult seriously.

That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say.

Now, seriously, why did you forget to feed the cat today?

You baked ten (10) cakes. Seriously, why did you do that?

Unless you're seriously strapped (armed), you're about to be not okay too.

Word Forms & Grammar

seriously (comparative more seriously, superlative most seriously)

Words That Rhyme With Seriously

mysteriously

Origin of Seriously

From Middle English seriously, sereously, ceryously, seryowslech (“earnestly”), equivalent to serious +‎ -ly.

How Do You Say Seriously?

You say seriously as /ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs.li/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sɪə).

Questions People Ask About Seriously

What part of speech is seriously?

Seriously is an adverb.

What is another word for seriously?

Close synonyms of seriously are in earnest, earnestly and badly. See the full list of seriously synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of seriously?

The comparative form is more seriously and the superlative form is most seriously.