Words To Express Importance

adjective showing deep thought or sincere feeling

adverb in a serious or earnest manner

• The company is seriously considering a merger with their competitor.
• I seriously can't believe you're not coming to the party.
• She's seriously crushing on him, it's so obvious.
• His words hit me like a ton of bricks, I seriously couldn't believe what I was hearing.

noun the quality or state of being serious

adjective serious

• The seriousness of the situation requires immediate action.
• We need to address the seriousness of this issue before it escalates.
• Dude, the seriousness of the consequences is no joke.
• The storm clouds gathered, signaling the seriousness of the impending storm.