serious - English word #749

Translation

Important and needing careful thought, not silly or funny.

Word origin

From Latin serius, meaning weighty or grave, not light in manner.

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"Serious" means it is important and needs careful thought.

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Here "serious" describes a face that is not smiling or joking.

abroad?

Here "serious" asks if you really mean it and are not joking.

important

Having a big effect, or mattering a lot to people.

real

True and not made up; something that really exists.

hard

Not easy to do, or firm and solid to touch.

bad

Not good; of low quality, or causing harm or trouble.

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