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serious with Russian translation
serious usage examples
Это очень серьёзный вопрос; нужно решить его сейчас.
This is a serious issue; we must decide now.
У неё был серьёзный тон во время телефонного разговора вчера вечером.
She had a serious tone on the call last night.
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serious belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
serious synonyms
What's the difference between serious / grave / important / strict / severe / solemn
Formal word for very serious, often with moral or emotional weight.
The situation is grave and needs immediate action.
This is an important decision for the company.
The school has a strict uniform policy.
He suffered a severe injury in the accident.
Describes a formal, dignified seriousness (ceremonies, promises).
They held a solemn ceremony for the victims.
Means sincere and serious in intention or effort.
She made an earnest attempt to help.
The teacher gave him a stern look.
Can mean not drunk, or serious and restrained in mood or style.
His report was sober and fact-based.
Describes a gloomy, dark or serious atmosphere or mood.
The mood at the meeting was somber after the announcement.
He was quiet and thoughtful after the meeting.
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How to pronounce serious and what this word means
serious means serious. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce serious
/ˈsɪəriəs/
serious translation
serious
serious examples
This is a serious issue; we must decide now.
serious transcription
/ˈsɪəriəs/, /ˈsɪriəs/
Questions about this word
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?
This is a serious issue; we must decide now. Translation: Это очень серьёзный вопрос; нужно решить его сейчас.
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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