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seriously

/ˈsɪr.i.əs.li/

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adverb

/ˈsɪr.i.əs.li/A2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'серьёзным образом' или 'в серьёзной степени'. Используется для указания на то, что что-то делается с искренним намерением, важностью или значительной степенью. Также может использоваться как дискурсивный маркер для выражения недоверия или подчёркивания истинности утверждения.

An adverb meaning 'in a serious manner' or 'to a serious extent.' It is used to indicate that something is done with sincere intent, gravity, or significant degree. It can also be used as a discourse marker to express disbelief or to emphasize the truth of a statement.

  1. In a serious mannerA2formal

    In a way that shows deep thought, sincerity, or importance.

    ruСерьёзно

    • He spoke seriously about the future of the company.
    • She looked at him seriously before answering.
    • The doctor seriously advised him to quit smoking.

    Synonymsearnestlygravelysincerelysoberlysolemnlythoughtfully

    Antonymsfacetiouslyflippantlyfrivolouslyjokinglyplayfully

  2. To a great extentB1informal

    Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something.

    ruСерьёзно

    • I am seriously tired after that long hike.
    • She is seriously talented at playing the piano.
    • The movie was seriously funny.

    Synonymsawfullyexceedinglyextremelyhighlyimmenselyprofoundlyreallyterriblytrulyvastlyvery

  3. Expressing disbelief or emphasisB1informal

    Used to express that something is true or to emphasize a statement.

    ruСерьёзно

    • Seriously, you have to see this!
    • Are you seriously going to eat all that?
    • Seriously, I can't believe he did that.

    Synonymsgenuinelyhonestlyindeedliterallyreallytruly

Forms
  • more seriously comparative form
  • most seriously superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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