Translate seriously | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of seriously
adverb
1in a solemn or considered manner:the doctor looked seriously at him
2with earnest intent; not lightly or superficially:I seriously considered canceling my subscription really or sincerely (used especially to indicate a response of surprise or shock):do you seriously believe that I would jeopardize my career by such acts? [sentence adverb] used to add sincerity to a statement that is to follow, especially after a facetious exchange of remarks:seriously though, shortcuts rarely work informal used to indicate surprise at what someone has said and to check whether they really meant it:“I’m dying to know.” “Seriously?” “Of course.”
3to a degree that is significant or worrying because of possible danger or risk:the amount of fat you eat can seriously affect your health [as submodifier]:three men are seriously ill in the hospital
4 [as submodifier] informal very:he was seriously rich I drove to the station in a seriously bad mood
