Definition of Serious

requiring careful thought and deep consideration

Examples of Serious in a sentence

I thought you were joking about how much weight you’ve lost, but now I can see that you were serious.  🔊

It’s time to get serious about test prep so that you can achieve a score high enough for admission.  🔊

The teacher had a serious look on her face as she disciplined the mischievous adolescent.  🔊

You should be more serious about driver’s education or else you will never learn to drive!  🔊

Warning residents to evacuate immediately, the meteorologist insisted that the approaching hurricane was a serious problem.  🔊

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