serious (EN)adjective
adjective “serious”
base form serious (more/most)
- significant and possibly with bad consequences Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The doctor said the injury is
serious and needs immediate attention. - sincere; not joking Believe me, I was
serious when I mentioned the deadline. - mature; not silly Can you be
serious now, please? - (of media) requiring careful thought, not just for fun The doctor gave me a
serious warning about my health. - (of a relationship) committed and dedicated to each other They have been dating for two years and are now in a
serious relationship. - (informal) used to emphasize that there is a lot of something She has a
serious collection of vintage records.