Seriously | Definition of seriously by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of SERIOUSLY

1

: in a sincere manner : earnestly <speaking seriously>

2

: to a serious extent : severely, extremely <seriously injured>

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1

: in an earnest way <He takes his job seriously.>

2

: in a literal way <Don't take me seriously. It was just a joke.>

3

: to a large degree or extent <seriously wounded>

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