seriously

Definitions

1. adverb

   In a serious way, not as a joke.

   Examples

   • He hoped that we would take him seriously.
   • Bob took the insult seriously.
2. adverb

   Very badly or very much.

   Examples

   • He was seriously hurt in the crash.
   • She is seriously thinking about the job offer.
3. adverb

   Used to move to a more serious point after joking.

   Examples

   • Seriously though, we need to talk about the budget.
   • But seriously, are you doing okay?
   ≈no really≈no kidding≈real talk
4. adverb

   Used to show you cannot believe something.

   Examples

   • Seriously, you forgot again?
   • Seriously, that is the third time this week.
   ≈no really≈no kidding
5. adverb

   In informal speech, extremely.

   Examples

   • He is seriously rich.
   • That was seriously good pizza.