seriously

adverb B1

Meaning

"Seriously" means to show that you are not joking and that something is important.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "seriously" with "serious," which is an adjective.

Example Sentences

Are you seriously going to eat that whole pizza alone ?
Are you seriously going to finish the project today ?
I do not take his jokes seriously at all .

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