seriousness
/ˈsɪəriəsnəs/
se · ri · ous · ness
ˈsɪə · ri · ə · snəs
English Definition
n. the quality of being serious
Significado en Español
seriedad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự nghiêm túc, sự nghiêm trọng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “seriousness”:
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A
silliness
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B
frivolity
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C
gravity
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D
playfulness
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C — gravity.
“seriousness” means n. the quality of being serious
Common questions about “seriousness”
What does “seriousness” mean?
seriousness — n. the quality of being serious. In Chinese: 严肃，认真.
How do you pronounce “seriousness”?
seriousness is pronounced /ˈsɪəriəsnəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: se · ri · ous · ness.
Is “seriousness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. seriousness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
