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Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most serious
Comparative
more serious
gradable
Examples
The doctor said the injury was serious and needed immediate surgery.
02
(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance
Examples
She is a serious person who focuses on her work without distractions.
03
of great consequence
04
related to something important that is intended for more than just entertainment or pleasure
Examples
A serious article explores important issues in depth, rather than just light topics.
Examples
Allen is very serious about his career in law.
06
requiring careful consideration, effort, or attention due to importance or difficulty
Examples
Marriage is a serious commitment that should not be taken lightly.
07
highly dedicated or committed to a particular activity or profession
Examples
He is a serious golfer, practicing every day to improve his game.
08
deeply committed or involved in a relationship
Examples
She’s looking for something serious, not just a short-term fling.
09
impressive or large in size, amount, or quality
Examples
Those are serious shoes, built to last and withstand any conditions.
Lexical Tree
nonserious
overserious
seriously
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