SERIOUSNESS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word seriousness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SERIOUSNESS
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earnestness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an earnest and sincere feeling • the trait of being serious | ||||||||
sincerity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an earnest and sincere feeling • the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical • a quality of naturalness and simplicity • the trait of being serious | ||||||||
acuteness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed • a quick and penetrating intelligence • the quality of having a sharp edge or point | ||||||||
austerity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
gloominess | nounn | |||||||
noun • an atmosphere of depression and melancholy • a feeling of melancholy apprehension • the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness • The property of having a frowning or scowling appearance. | ||||||||
graveness | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a manner that is serious and solemn | ||||||||
gravitas | nounn | |||||||
noun • formality in bearing and appearance | ||||||||
gravity | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface • a manner that is serious and solemn • a solemn and dignified feeling | ||||||||
importance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being important and worthy of note • a prominent status | ||||||||
sedateness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a trait of dignified seriousness | ||||||||
severity | nounn | |||||||
noun • used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather • something hard to endure • extreme plainness • excessive sternness | ||||||||
sobriety | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol • moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs • a manner that is serious and solemn • abstaining from excess | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
solemnity | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a trait of dignified seriousness • a solemn and dignified feeling | ||||||||
somberness | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a state of partial or total darkness • a feeling of melancholy apprehension • a manner that is serious and solemn | ||||||||
staid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by dignity and propriety | ||||||||
thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||||
weightiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the relative importance granted to something • the property of being comparatively great in weight | ||||||||
distressfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of arousing fear or distress | ||||||||