seriously

[seer-ee-uhs-lee]

adverb

1. in a serious manner.

   He shook his head seriously.

2. to an alarmingly grave extent.

   seriously ill.

3. with genuine, earnest intent; sincerely.

   Seriously, kids, we have to get home before dark.

seriously

/ ˈsɪərɪəslɪ /

adverb

1. in a serious manner or to a serious degree

2. informal,  extremely or remarkably

   seriously tall

Word History and Origins

Origin of seriously¹

First recorded in 1500–10; serious + -ly

Example Sentences

"We will take that seriously", he said, before adding that Reform would need 5,000 vetted candidates by next year.

From BBC

If allegations were made against a team other than the Clippers, “I’d want the league to investigate, to take it seriously,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

More seriously, he adds, “But for us lot, this is certainly the end.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The Clippers take NBA compliance extremely seriously, fully respect the league’s rules, and welcome its investigation related to Aspiration.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It wasn't looked into properly, it wasn't taken seriously until he was really at crisis point. His signs of pain weren't recognised. It was just a perfect storm really."

From BBC

Related Words

• acutely 
• badly 
• grievously 
• intensely 
• severely 
• sorely 
• very