seriously
adverb
UK/ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/
US/ˈsɪr.i.əs.li/
Definitions of seriously adverb
severity
- B1
in a way that is bad or severe
The accident injured him seriously.
She got seriously ill and needed to be hospitalized.
This could seriously affect your health if not treated early.
manner
- B2
in a serious, not joking manner
Are you seriously saying that?
Seriously, we need to discuss this matter properly.
Are you sure he's not joking, and is seriously saying this?
degree
- informal
to a great extent; very
The food at this restaurant is seriously delicious.
He sings seriously well.
That movie was seriously good.
Phrases of seriously adverb
- take someone/something seriously
To regard a person, subject, or situation as important or dangerous and deserving of attention and respect.
• We must take all warnings about potential scams seriously.