seriously
adverb
se·ri·ous·ly
ˈsir-ē-əs-lē 
Examples of seriously in a Sentence
No one was seriously injured in the accident.
I thought seriously about death while I was in the hospital.
You should seriously consider buying a new car.
You don't mean that seriously, do you?
It was so hot that we nearly melted. But seriously, it was hotter than I've ever experienced.
I think you are seriously mistaken.
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Last night, the superstar hit up her favorite restaurant in Santa Monica in a seriously stylish look.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2025
In a seriously deep NBA West, however, home court advantage throughout may not be enough.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The port serves as a major hub for incoming fuel shipments that power areas of Yemen held by the Houthis, and analysts say the airstrike could seriously affect daily life there.
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Beijing should take this priority seriously when considering any future support of CGSTL.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2025
In a seriously deep NBA West, however, home court advantage throughout may not be enough.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The port serves as a major hub for incoming fuel shipments that power areas of Yemen held by the Houthis, and analysts say the airstrike could seriously affect daily life there.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Beijing should take this priority seriously when considering any future support of CGSTL.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seriously
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seriously. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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