serious (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
examples a serious student of history
a serious attempt to learn to ski
gave me a serious look
a serious young man
are you serious or joking?
Don't be so serious!
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Attribute seriousness, earnestness, serious-mindedness, sincerity
Derivationally related form serious → seriousness
Antonym serious → frivolous
Similar to earnest, sincere, solemn; grave, sedate, sober, solemn; overserious; real; thoughtful, serious-minded; sobering; solid
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Similar to earnest, sincere, solemn; grave, sedate, sober, solemn; overserious; real; thoughtful, serious-minded; sobering; solid
Antonym frivolous → serious
Derived from adjective seriously → serious
Derivationally related form seriousness → serious
Attribute seriousness, earnestness, serious-mindedness, sincerity

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