adjective

serious

serious, grave, earnest

This is a serious problem.

This is a serious problem.

He is a very serious person.

He is a very serious person.

Are you serious about moving?

Are you serious about moving?

serious + ((noun)) This is a serious problem.

to be serious He is a very serious person.

to be serious about ((sth.)) Are you serious about moving?

Synonyms: grave, solemn, important; Antonyms: funny, trivial, lighthearted

From Latin 'serius' meaning 'grave, weighty, important'.

Think of a TV 'series' that has a very dramatic and 'serious' plot.

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