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Greater in importance or urgency
“This is a serious matter which requires your immediate attention.”
Comparative for grave in manner or disposition
“He looked serious as he began the daunting task of doing his taxes.”
Comparative for thoughtful in manner or disposition
“So, Drew and Otto left the fort, Drew carefully holding his wrapped bundle, and Otto looking serious and deep in thought.”
Comparative for requiring considerable thought or reflection
“Please give some serious consideration to my request as it will really make a difference to me.”
Comparative for meriting, or tending to provoke, deep reflection
“This is a serious film that explores the impacts of climate change.”
Comparative for significantly worrying in nature
“He suffered a serious leg injury after an accident while skateboarding.”
Comparative for having earnest intentions
“The president was serious when he claimed to be committed to improving the economy.”
Comparative for abundant or plentiful in quantity, amount or extent
“Harland made serious amounts of money selling fried chicken in Kentucky.”
Comparative for not to be laughed at
“Stop laughing. This is serious!”
Comparative for not easily answered or solved
“We have some serious bugs in this computer program.”
(informal) Comparative for truly meaning something said that was outrageous in nature
“You want to go on a donut diet? Are you serious?”
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