English · Word Candidate

serious

/ˈsɪə̯.ɹi.əs/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không có hài hước hoặc biểu hiện của hạnh phúc; nghiêm túc trong cách cư xử hoặc tính cách

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Adjective

deadly serious

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Important; weighty; not insignificant.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quan trọng; nặng; không không đáng kể

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Adjective

This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

seriously, in a serious manner (most often heard in take or mean serious)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách nghiêm túc

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AdverbRegister: colloquial

The only time I walk out on singin' is when there's muckin' about and youse don't take it serious.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “serious” mean?

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.

Is “serious” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.