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Serious

ˈsɪəriəs

Serious definitions
adjective
serious
  1. demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application

    "marriage is a serious matter"

    • solemn or thoughtful in character or manner

      "her face grew serious"

    • (of music, literature, or other art forms) requiring or meriting deep reflection

      "he bridges the gap between serious and popular music"

  2. acting or speaking sincerely and in earnest, rather than in a joking or half-hearted manner

    "actors who are serious about their work"

    in earnest earnest sincere wholehearted genuine meaning what one says
  3. significant or worrying because of possible danger or risk; not slight or negligible

    "she escaped serious injury"

  4. substantial in terms of size, number, or quality

    "he suddenly had serious money to spend"