serious (EN)

adjective

adjective “serious”

1. significant and possibly with bad consequences
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   The doctor said the injury is serious and needs immediate attention.
2. sincere; not joking
   Believe me, I was serious when I mentioned the deadline.
3. mature; not silly
   Can you be serious now, please?
4. (of media) requiring careful thought, not just for fun
   The doctor gave me a serious warning about my health.
5. (of a relationship) committed and dedicated to each other
   They have been dating for two years and are now in a serious relationship.
6. (informal) used to emphasize that there is a lot of something
   She has a serious collection of vintage records.