Definition of Serious
Serious
se·ri·ous
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
important or significant and thus requiring care, attention, or consideration, often due to potential risk or danger;
e.g. We are facing many serious problems in our project. He is recovering from a serious surgery.
(adjective)
sincere and solemn in tone or mood, careful and thoughtful and involving deep reflection, not light-hearted;
e.g. The detective spoke with a serious voice. The book was quite serious and difficult to understand at times.
(adjective)
(informal) significant and often impressive in extent, amount/number, or quality;
e.g. The storm did some serious damage to the building. They spent some serious money on the car.
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