- seriously
- se|ri|ous|ly [ `sıriəsli ] adverb ***1. ) in a way that is bad or dangerous enough to make you worried:seriously ill/hurt/worried: Was anyone in the car seriously hurt?2. ) in a way that shows that you think something is important:think/consider seriously: We have to think seriously about what we do next.I'm seriously considering moving to Chicago.a ) take someone/something seriously to think that someone/something is important and should be given careful attention:Jonathan takes his gardening very seriously.Don't take everything he says so seriously.3. ) SPOKEN really:Do you seriously think I'm going to lend you the car?a ) used for expressing surprise:I'm thinking of leaving my wife. Seriously?b ) used for emphasizing that you really mean something:Seriously though, you can't keep lying to your parents.4. ) INFORMAL very:He must be seriously rich.a seriously attractive option
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.