seriously
seriously Lexical Profile
seriously Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
In a solemn, earnest, or thoughtful manner, without joking or humor.
"The committee took the environmental safety recommendations very seriously."
To a severe, critical, or dangerous degree.
"Several passengers were seriously injured when the train derailed during the storm."
Used as a sentence modifier to indicate that the speaker is speaking sincerely or shifting from a humorous tone to a factual one.
"Seriously, we need to finalize our travel itinerary before the ticket prices increase."
To a very great or impressive extent (used informally as an intensifier).
"That new bakery downtown makes seriously good sourdough bread."
• interjection
Used to express disbelief, shock, annoyance, or to ask whether someone is being sincere.
"Seriously? You expect me to finish the entire quarterly report in two hours?"