Seriously

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪriəsli/

Definitions of seriously

adjective showing deep thought or sincere feeling

Example Sentences

A1 I am seriously hungry.

A2 She takes her job seriously.

B1 I seriously need to start studying for my exams.

B2 The company takes workplace safety seriously.

C1 He is seriously considering running for political office.

C2 The artist's work is seriously acclaimed by critics.

adverb in a serious or earnest manner

Example Sentences

A1 I seriously love ice cream.

A2 She seriously needs to study for her exam.

B1 I seriously can't believe he said that.

B2 The company is seriously considering a merger.

C1 She takes her job seriously and always gives 100%.

C2 The situation is seriously concerning and needs immediate attention.

Examples of seriously in a Sentence

formal The company is seriously considering a merger with their competitor.

informal I seriously can't believe you're not coming to the party.

slang She's seriously crushing on him, it's so obvious.

figurative His words hit me like a ton of bricks, I seriously couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Grammatical Forms of seriously

past tense

seriously

plural

seriously

comparative

more seriously

superlative

most seriously

present tense

seriously

future tense

will seriously

perfect tense

have seriously

continuous tense

seriously being

singular

seriously

positive degree

serious

infinitive

to seriously

gerund

seriously

participle

seriously

Origin and Evolution of seriously

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'seriously' originated from the Latin word 'serius' meaning earnest or grave.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seriously' has evolved to convey a sense of sincerity, importance, or intensity in a more casual or colloquial manner.