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| se·ri·ous [ sree əss ] |
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1. very bad or great: very great, bad, dangerous, harmful, or difficult to handle
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2. important: important or grave enough to require thought and attention
  a serious difference of opinion
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3. thoughtful or thought-provoking: discussing or dealing with matters in a thoughtful or thought-provoking way, as opposed to in a superficial or merely entertaining manner
a serious discussion of the issues
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4. not lighthearted: quiet, thoughtful, not laughing or making jokes very often, and always being sensible
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5. meaning something literally: not joking, pretending, or exaggerating about something
Do you think she's serious about helping us out?
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6. dedicated to something: showing great interest in or commitment to an endeavor, skill, or pastime
a serious stamp collector
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7. likely to succeed: having a possibility of success, or showing an intention to succeed
serious candidates for the job
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8. substantial: substantial or sustained rather than trivial or insignificant
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informal
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I've invested serious money in this venture.
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| [15th century. Via French< late Latin seriosus< Latin serius] |
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| se·ri·ous·ness noun |
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