SERIOUS Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word serious. (close relations)
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earnest | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract adjective satellite • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions • sincerely earnest • not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal | ||||||||
solemn | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | ||||||||
grave | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • death of a person • a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone) • a mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation adjective satellite • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises • causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm • of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought verb • shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it • carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface | ||||||||
severe | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality • very strong or vigorous • severely simple • unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment • causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm • very bad in degree or extent | ||||||||
sober | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) • completely lacking in playfulness adjective satellite • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises • lacking brightness or color; dull verb • cause to become sober • become more realistic • become sober after excessive alcohol consumption | ||||||||
determined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation adjective satellite • characterized by great determination • devoting full strength and concentrated attention to • determined or decided upon as by an authority • strongly motivated to succeed | ||||||||
resolute | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination adjective satellite • characterized by quickness and firmness | ||||||||
somber | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking brightness or color; dull • grave or even gloomy in character | ||||||||
staid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by dignity and propriety | ||||||||
thoughtful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • exhibiting or characterized by careful thought • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention adjective satellite • having intellectual depth • characterized by solemn, sincere manner • considerate of the feelings or well-being of others | ||||||||
weighty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having relatively great weight; heavy adjective satellite • powerfully persuasive • of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought • weighing heavily on the spirit; causing anxiety or worry • excessively fat | ||||||||
dangerous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm adjective satellite • causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm | ||||||||
good | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified • morally admirable noun • benefit • moral excellence or admirableness • that which is pleasing or valuable or useful • a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes adverb • (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') • completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') adjective satellite • having the normally expected amount • deserving of esteem and respect • promoting or enhancing well-being • agreeable or pleasing • of moral excellence • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • thorough • with or in a close or intimate relationship • financially safe • most suitable or right for a particular purpose • resulting favorably • exerting force or influence • capable of pleasing • appealing to the mind • in excellent physical condition • tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health • not forged • not left to spoil • generally admired | ||||||||
grievous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm • causing or marked by grief or anguish • of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought • shockingly brutal or cruel | ||||||||
life-threatening | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm | ||||||||
unplayful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • completely lacking in playfulness |