Meaning Of The Word Serious

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serious
Serious music or literature requires concentration to understand or appreciate it.
When important matters are dealt with in a serious way, they are given careful and thoughtful consideration.
adjective: Serious matters are important and deserve careful and thoughtful consideration.
adjective: Serious problems or situations are very bad and cause people to be worried or afraid.

serious in American English
of, showing, having, or caused by earnestness or deep thought; earnest, grave, sober, or solemn
adjective: of, showing, or characterized by deep thought
noun: that which is of importance, grave, critical, or somber

serious in British English
adjective: grave in nature or disposition; thoughtful

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