seriously

[seer-ee-uhs-lee]

adverb

1. in a serious manner.

   He shook his head seriously.

2. to an alarmingly grave extent.

   seriously ill.

3. with genuine, earnest intent; sincerely.

   Seriously, kids, we have to get home before dark.

seriously

/ ˈsɪərɪəslɪ /

adverb

1. in a serious manner or to a serious degree

2. informal,  extremely or remarkably

   seriously tall

Word History and Origins

Origin of seriously¹

First recorded in 1500–10; serious + -ly

Example Sentences

More seriously, he adds, “But for us lot, this is certainly the end.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The Clippers take NBA compliance extremely seriously, fully respect the league’s rules, and welcome its investigation related to Aspiration.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It wasn't looked into properly, it wasn't taken seriously until he was really at crisis point. His signs of pain weren't recognised. It was just a perfect storm really."

From BBC

However, the risk of jury prejudice is taken exceptionally seriously by judges and can in extreme situations lead to prosecutions.

From BBC

She added: "I wish the police and other bodies would have taken it more seriously because James Anderson needs to be brought to account."

From BBC

Related Words

• acutely 
• badly 
• grievously 
• intensely 
• severely 
• sorely 
• very