seriously
/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a serious or literal manner.
Adverb
Examples
He was hoping that we would take him seriously.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Gravely; deeply; very much.
Adverb
Examples
That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say.
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).
Common questions
What does “seriously” mean?
In a serious or literal manner.
Is “seriously” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.