seriously

adverb
UK: /ˈsɪəriəsli/
US: /ˈsɪriəsli/

  1. In a serious manner or to a serious degree; not jokingly.

    1. Are you seriously thinking of quitting your job? [ ] [ ]
    2. He said he was moving to another country, but I don't think he was seriously considering it. [ ] [ ]

  2. To a great extent or degree; severely or gravely.

    1. The team is seriously considering a new strategy now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's profits have been seriously affected by the recent economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to emphasize the truth of a statement.

    1. Seriously, I don't know what you're talking about at all. [ ] [ ]
    2. Seriously though, thank you all for coming to my presentation this afternoon. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

truly really
seriously interjection

  1. Used as an interjection to express surprise, disbelief, or shock.

    1. Seriously? You won the lottery, that is awesome! [ ] [ ]
    2. Seriously, after all the trouble you caused, you expect me to forgive you immediately? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seriously" in English means: In a serious manner or to a serious degree; not jokingly., To a great extent or degree; severely or gravely., Used to emphasize the truth of a statement..

The phonetic transcription of "seriously" is /ˈsɪəriəsli/ in British English and /ˈsɪriəsli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seriously": truly, really.

Example usage of "seriously": "Are you seriously thinking of quitting your job? ". More examples on the page.