serious

Describes something that is important, grave, or requiring careful thought; not lighthearted or trivial.

ruОписывает что-то важное, серьёзное или требующее тщательного обдумывания; не легкомысленное или незначительное.esDescribe algo importante, grave o que requiere consideración cuidadosa; no frívolo ni insignificante. También puede referirse a una persona sobria, formal o sincera.frQui est important, grave ou nécessite une réflexion approfondie ; qui n'est pas léger ou insignifiant.deBezeichnet etwas, das wichtig, ernst oder schwerwiegend ist und Aufmerksamkeit oder sorgfältiges Nachdenken erfordert; nicht leichtfertig oder unbedeutend. Auch: ohne Humor, streng oder gewichtig im Auftreten.ptDescreve algo que é importante, grave ou que exige reflexão cuidadosa; que não é leviano, frívolo ou sem importância.zh形容某事重要、严肃或需要认真对待；也指人的态度不轻浮、不随便。arيصف شيئاً مهمّاً أو خطيراً أو يستدعي تفكيراً عميقاً وتدبّراً؛ ليس تافهاً أو غير جدّي.

1. Important or requiring thought A2 formal

   Needing careful consideration or attention; not trivial.

   • This is a serious matter that needs to be discussed.
   • She gave a serious speech about climate change.
   • We need to have a serious conversation about your future.

   ruСерьёзныйesserio (importante o que requiere reflexión)frqui mérite réflexiondeErnsthaftptImportante ou que exige reflexãozh严肃的arجَدِير بالاهتمام

   Synonyms: consequentialconsiderablecriticalgraveimportantmomentouspressingsignificanturgentweighty

   Antonyms: frivolousinsignificantminorsuperficialtrivialunimportant

2. Not joking or playful A2 formal

   Showing a lack of humor; earnest and sincere.

   • He looked serious when he gave the news.
   • Are you serious about quitting your job?
   • She has a serious expression on her face.

   ruСерьёзныйesSerio (sin humor)frSérieux, sans plaisanteriedeErnstptSériozh严肃arجَادّ

   Synonyms: earnestgravehumorlesssinceresobersolemnsternunsmiling

   Antonyms: facetiousflippantfrivolousfunnyhumorousjokingplayfulwaggish

3. Severe or dangerous B1 formal

   Having potentially harmful or grave consequences.

   • He suffered a serious injury in the accident.
   • The storm caused serious damage to the town.
   • This is a serious illness that requires immediate treatment.

   ruСерьёзныйesgrave, serio (peligroso)frgrave, dangereuxdeErnstptGrave ou perigosozh严重的arخطير أو جسيم

   Synonyms: acuteconsequentialcriticaldangerousdiregravemomentoussevereurgent

   Antonyms: harmlessinsignificantminornegligibleslighttrivial

4. Significant in amount or degree B1 informal

   Large in size, amount, or extent.

   • They made a serious amount of money from the deal.
   • There is a serious lack of resources in the area.
   • She has a serious talent for painting.

   ruЗначительныйesserio (en grado o cantidad)frimportant / considérabledeBeträchtlichptSignificativozh重大的arكبير

   Synonyms: appreciablebigconsiderablelargemarkedsignificantsizeablesubstantial

   Antonyms: insignificantminornegligibleslighttrivial

• more serious comparative form
• most serious superlative form