World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariessérieusement
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ser-yøz-mã
"Il faut parler sérieusement de ce projet."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a earnest, solemn, or thoughtful manner, without joking or frivolity.
"He took his responsibilities very seriously and worked late every night." - 2
Used to emphasize the truth or reality of something, often to express surprise or disbelief.
"Seriously, you are telling me you won the lottery?"
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'serious', originating from the Middle English 'seryous' and Old French 'sérieux', ultimately tracing back to the Latin root 'serius' meaning grave or earnest. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added in late Middle English to denote manner or degree.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Seriously"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Seriously" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
sérieusement
Transliteration: ser-yøz-mã
"Il faut parler sérieusement de ce projet."
ernsthaft
Transliteration: ernst-haft
"Wir müssen ernsthaft über die Zukunft reden."
seriamente
Transliteration: se-rya-men-te
"Dobbiamo parlare seriamente della situazione."
seriamente
Transliteration: se-ɾja-ˈmen-te
"Tenemos que hablar seriamente sobre esto."
seriosamente
Transliteration: se-ɾjɐ-ˈmẽ-tʃi
Script: seriamente
"Ela estava falando seriamente sobre a mudança."
गंभीरता से
Transliteration: gambheerta se
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"हमें इस मुद्दे पर गंभीरता से सोचना चाहिए।"
严重地
Transliteration: yán zhòng de
Script: 中文汉字
"我们必须认真对待这个问题。"
진지하게
Transliteration: jin-ji-ha-ge
Script: 한국어 한글
"우리는 이 문제를 진지하게 논의해야 합니다."
真剣に
Transliteration: shinken ni
Script: 日本語
"彼らはその問題について真剣に話し合った。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Seriously"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.