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overserious

/ˌoʊ.vərˈsɪr.i.əs/

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adjective

/ˌoʊ.vərˈsɪr.i.əs/C1formal
  • ruОписывает кого-то или что-то чрезмерно серьёзное, лишённое чувства юмора или лёгкости.

Describes someone or something that is excessively serious, lacking a sense of humor or lightness.

  1. Excessively seriousB2informal

    Taking things too seriously; lacking a sense of humor or lightness.

    ruЧрезмерно серьёзный

    • His overserious attitude made the meeting tense.
    • She tends to be overserious about minor mistakes.
    • An overserious approach can sometimes hinder creativity.

    Synonymsdourearnestgravegrimhumorlesspriggishsolemnsternstraight-lacedstuffy

    Antonymsflippantfrivolousjocularlightheartedplayful

Forms
  • more overserious comparative form
  • most overserious superlative form