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What is another word for Serious? – 232 Serious Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    solemn earnest sincere somber grave severe stern austere gloomy dismal dreary sober sedate staid serious-minded unfrivolous solemnized earnestly intensely deeply profoundly thoughtful reflective meditative contemplative deliberate measured careful cautious reserved restrained subdued muted toned-down dignified formal proper decent respectable weighty important critical crucial momentous consequential significant substantial considerable pronounced marked notable noticeable palpable appreciable discernible evident obvious apparent clear unmistakable undeniable inescapable inevitable unavoidable

    Meaning of Serious

    The primary meaning of the word "Serious" is being solemn, earnest, and unfrivolous.

    Definitions

    • Giving a lot of thought to something, and considering it carefully and thoroughly
    • Not funny or playful, but solemn and earnest
    • Causing or deserving serious thought or concern, because it is important or potentially dangerous
    • Done or made with a sincere and serious intention, rather than as a joke

    Etymology of Serious

    The word "Serious" comes from the Latin word "serius", which means "grave" or "earnest"
    It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is solemn, earnest, and unfrivolous
    Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, including being thoughtful, reflective, and deliberate

    Example Uses

    • The doctor looked serious as she examined the patient's test results
    • The company is facing a serious financial crisis and may have to lay off employees
    • The teacher asked the students to be serious and quiet during the exam
    • The serious tone of the movie made it difficult to watch

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    frivolous lighthearted humorous amusing entertaining playful jesting joking jocular facetious flippant careless reckless irresponsible nonchalant indifferent apathetic unconcerned untroubled unworried unbothered lackadaisical cavalier offhand perfunctory superficial trivial insignificant inconsequential unimportant minor negligible slight mild moderate faint vague obscure ambiguous uncertain doubtful questionable

    Related Nouns

    seriousness solemnity earnestness somberness gravity severity austerity gloom dismalness dreariness sobriety sedateness staidness thoughtfulness reflectiveness meditation contemplation deliberation caution reserve restraint subduedness dignity formality propriety decency respectability weight importance criticalness crucialness momentousness consequentialness significance substantialness consideration carefulness cautiousness reserve moderation

    Related Verbs

    solemnize earnestly intensely deeply profoundly think reflect meditate contemplate deliberate consider caution reserve restrain subdue dignify formalize proper respect weigh importance criticize crucialize momentize consequentialize signify substantialize consider care caution moderate

    Related Adjectives

    solemn earnest somber grave severe stern austere gloomy dismal dreary sober sedate staid serious-minded unfrivolous thoughtful reflective meditative contemplative deliberate careful cautious reserved restrained subdued dignified formal proper decent respectable weighty important critical crucial momentous consequential significant substantial considerable pronounced marked notable noticeable palpable appreciable discernible evident obvious apparent clear unmistakable undeniable inescapable inevitable unavoidable