Synonymer

Uttal

  • UttalUS:
    • IPA: [ˈsɪər.iəs]
  • GenAm:
    • IPA: /ˈsɪɹiəs/
  • RP:
    • IPA: /ˈsɪəɹiəs/

Förkortningar

Översättning
Adjektiv
1.ciddi

Definitioner

Adjektiv

  1. Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.
  2. Important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play; needing great attention; critical.
  3. Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving; meaningful.

Exempel

  • It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.
  • This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.
  • After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.
  • a serious threat, vakava uhka
  • cause serious damage, aiheuttaa pahoja vaurioita
  • be serious, olla tosissaan

Böjningsformer

Komparativseriouser
Komparativmore serious
Superlativseriousest
Superlativmost serious

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