seriously

adverb

se·​ri·​ous·​ly ˈsir-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce seriously (audio)
1
: in a sincere manner : earnestly
speaking seriously
2
: to a serious extent : severely, extremely
seriously injured

Examples of seriously in a Sentence

No one was seriously injured in the accident. I thought seriously about death while I was in the hospital. You should seriously consider buying a new car. You don't mean that seriously, do you? It was so hot that we nearly melted. But seriously, it was hotter than I've ever experienced. I think you are seriously mistaken.
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Two people were seriously hurt when a motorcycle crashed in east Independence Saturday evening, police said. Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025 See what all the hype is for yourself—at a seriously steep discount—before the sale ends. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025 The other vehicle contained an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, both from Brentwood, who are both seriously injured, the CHP said. Theresa Clift july 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025 Since the door was closed, smoke did not enter the room and kept the child from being seriously injured. Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for seriously

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of seriously was in 1509

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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seriously. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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