English Online Dictionary. What means seriously? What does seriously mean?
English
Etymology
From Middle English seriously, sereously, ceryously, seryowslech (“earnestly”), equivalent to serious + -ly.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/, (in rapid speech) /ˈsɪəɹ.əsli/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/, /ˈsiɹi.əsli/
Adverb
seriously (comparative more seriously, superlative most seriously)
- (manner) In a serious or literal manner.
- Gravely; deeply; very much.
- Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation.
- Synonyms: no really, no kidding, real talk
- Used to call back to a previous point, in disbelief or for emphasis.
- Synonyms: no really, no kidding
- (informal) In an extreme or major way; majorly.
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