Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a series; seriatim.
- In a serious manner; gravely; solemnly; in earnest; without levity: as, to think seriously of amending one's life.
- In a grave or alarming degree or manner; so as to give ground for apprehension.
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- adverb manner In a
serious orliteral manner. - adverb speech act Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in a serious manner
- adverb to a severe or serious degree
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Examples
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I understand the value of rallying the troops, but enlisting Will Ferrell (whom I love!) and other celebrities at a time when so much of the country has been seriously, * seriously* lied to, to then in many ways reinforce those terrible frames ...
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I understand the value of rallying the troops, but enlisting Will Ferrell (whom I love!) and other celebrities at a time when so much of the country has been seriously, * seriously* lied to, to then in many ways reinforce those terrible frames ...
MoveOn.org Hits a Health Care Nerve Sifry, Micah L. 2009
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If we want to take the term seriously, it might mean its fairer to defer to the elected branches of government.
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If we want to take the term seriously, it might mean its fairer to defer to the elected branches of government.
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If we want to take the term seriously, it might mean its fairer to defer to the elected branches of government.
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"Anyone who takes the title seriously is missing the comedic aspect of the movie," says Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of Weinstein Co.
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"When you become Miss USA, you have to take the title seriously and you have to make good decisions, and Tara obviously didn't," Krueger said.
Naughty, Naughty 2007
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As a Gen Y'er myself, I find anyone who uses the term seriously to be completely abhorrent, ignorant, misinformed and unnecessarily offensive.
newmatilda.com - Comments ophelium 2009
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"Anyone who takes the title seriously is missing the comedic aspect of the movie," says Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of Weinstein Co.
Gawker 2008
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Taking her seriously is an insult to intelligent women everywhere.
I'm 'saddened' by 'vicious attacks' on Palin, McCain says 2009
dontcry commented on the word seriously
siriusly - in a bright manner
April 26, 2008