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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Five soldiers were injured, one seriously, said spokesperson Effie Defrin.
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
Since then, Rae has been vocal about taking her music seriously and sharpening her instincts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
The building was seriously damaged in the crash, and its owner, an 83-year-old man who has been a plumber in the area since the 1960s, was left reeling.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
After drawing early songwriting inspiration from alternative rock artists and Taylor Swift’s first album, Stokes pursued music more seriously at Valencia College and Rollins College.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
Since then, Rae has been vocal about taking her music seriously and sharpening her instincts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
The building was seriously damaged in the crash, and its owner, an 83-year-old man who has been a plumber in the area since the 1960s, was left reeling.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
After drawing early songwriting inspiration from alternative rock artists and Taylor Swift’s first album, Stokes pursued music more seriously at Valencia College and Rollins College.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 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 11 Jun. 2025.
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