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SERIOUSNESS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word seriousness. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word seriousness. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SERIOUSNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for seriousness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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gravity solemnity badness importance severeness severity significance trait weight

Alternatives for EARNESTNESS

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