serious
serious
Meaning of serious
not joking
nicht zum Scherzen aufgelegt, ohne Lachen
Pronunciation
serious with German translation
serious usage examples
Ben is always serious in class.
Im Unterricht ist Ben immer ernst.
She spoke with a serious face.
Sie sprach mit ernstem Gesicht.
serious synonyms
What's the difference between serious, stern, grave, solemn, earnest, sober, and somber
ENThe teacher gave him a stern look.
very serious and worried; formal
ENThe situation is grave and needs immediate action.
serious and formal, often at ceremonies
ENThey held a solemn ceremony for the victims.
serious and sincere
ENShe made an earnest attempt to help.
Advanced: broader words
calm, restrained
ENHis report was sober and fact-based.
serious and gloomy
ENThe mood at the meeting was somber after the announcement.
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serious belongs to the topic "Personality Traits →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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serious meaning: what does it mean?
not joking
serious pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
serious is pronounced as /ˈsɪəriəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
serious definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Im Unterricht ist Ben immer ernst. Translation: Ben is always serious in class.
Is serious part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, serious can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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