Definitions for serious

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serious se·ri·ous

Spelling: [seer-ee-uh s]

IPA: /ˈsɪər i əs/

Serious is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 146 anagrams from letters in serious (eiorssu).

Definitions for serious

noun

1. that which is of importance, grave, critical, or somber:

adjective

1. of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
2. of grave or somber disposition, character, or manner:
3. being in earnest; sincere; not trifling:
4. requiring thought, concentration, or application:
5. weighty or important:
6. giving cause for apprehension; critical:
7. Medicine/Medical. (of a patient's condition) having unstable or otherwise abnormal vital signs and other unfavorable indicators, as loss of appetite and poor mobility: patient is acutely ill.

Origin of serious

1400-50; late Middle English Latin sērius or Late Latin sēriōsus; see -ous, -ose¹

Examples for serious

Launched just 13 years ago, it quickly became a serious rival to MAS and a rising juggernaut in Asia.

I like the idea of Jon Hamm… There have been discussions—though I'm not sure how serious they've been.

The pulps brought new readers to serious fiction, making it less intimidating with alluring art and low prices.

The other idea was absurd—too wild for serious consideration.

The “nature of the crime” was too serious to release him, they said.

The minister had a serious countenance, and was very placid.

Moreover, little Helen got in the first remark in the way of serious conversation.

But today, these artists are as serious about making dope songs as they are about their faith.

Obviously there had been no serious quarrel between the brothers.

While a Treasury surplus is not the greatest evil, it is a serious evil.