B1adverbspokenlanguage
US/ˈsɪr.i.əs.li/
UK/ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/
used to show you are surprised or to say you really mean something; also in a serious way
In context
Seriously? You've never seen a single Harry Potter film?
I'm seriously thinking about quitting and opening a café.
Nobody took his warning seriously until it was too late.
Words that go with seriously
verb + adverb
- take seriouslyYou need to take your health seriously.
adverb + adjective
- seriously illHer grandfather is seriously ill in hospital.
- seriously injuredTwo people were seriously injured in the crash.
- seriously goodThis pho is seriously good.
adverb + verb
- seriously considerWe're seriously considering moving abroad.