seriously

From Middle English seriously, sereously, ceryously, seryowslech (“earnestly”), equivalent to serious +‎ -ly.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/, /ˈsiɹi.əsli/

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seriously (comparative more seriously, superlative most seriously)

1. (manner) In a serious or literal manner.

   He was hoping that we would take him seriously.

   Jimmy jokingly called Bob a doofus. Bob took the insult seriously.

2. Gravely; deeply; very much.

   That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say.

3. Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation.

   Synonyms: no really, no kidding, real talk

   Now, seriously, why did you forget to feed the cat today?

4. Used to call back to a previous point, in disbelief or for emphasis.

   Synonyms: no really, no kidding

   You baked ten (10) cakes. Seriously, why did you do that?

5. (informal) In an extreme or major way; majorly

   Unless you're seriously strapped (armed), you're about to be not okay too.

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