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SERIOUS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word serious. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For SERIOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for serious, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
critical crucial deep earnest grave important major momentous profound significant sober solemn somber substantial thoughtful urgent vital weighty

Alternatives for EARNEST

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