serious

/ˈsɪr.i.əs/ adjective A2 Neutral

People

Meaning

Important and not joking or playful.

💡 "Serious" means important or not joking.

Example Sentences

She has a serious face when she studies .

She has a serious look because she is very tired .

She looks serious because she is thinking about her test .

Word in Context

Tom has a test tomorrow . He is serious about studying . He is sitting at the table and reading his book . He will sleep early so he is ready in the morning .

Common Phrases

serious problem serious person

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