Seriously (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a serious manner; "talking earnestly with his son"; "she started studying snakes in earnest"; "a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce".
Examples
- The documentary addressed the issue of climate change seriously and without sensationalism.
- She started researching the history of her family in earnest after her grandmother's passing.
- The play deals seriously with the consequences of addiction and recovery.
- The teacher spoke seriously to the student about the importance of meeting deadlines.
- The company is considering the proposal seriously and will make a decision next week.
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Meaning 2
To a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured"; "a severely impaired heart"; "is gravely ill"; "was seriously ill".
Examples
- The patient was seriously injured in the accident and required immediate surgery.
- The company is seriously considering relocating its headquarters to a different city.
- The athlete's career was seriously impacted by the severe knee injury she sustained.
- The economy was seriously affected by the global financial crisis.
- He was seriously burned in the fire and spent several weeks in the hospital recovering.