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serious

/ˈsɪəriəs/
se · ri · ous ˈsɪə · ri · əs
English Definition
adj. important and needing careful thought or attention
中文释义
严肃的，认真的
Significado en Español
serio, grave
한국어 뜻
진지한, 심각한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghiêm túc, nghiêm trọng
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Example Sentence

This is a serious matter that needs attention.

这是一个需要关注的严肃问题。

Synonyms
grave solemn earnest
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “serious”:

  1. A trivial
  2. B grave
  3. C frivolous
  4. D comical
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B — grave. “serious” means adj. important and needing careful thought or attention

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The doctor gave the patient some very ______ news about his health.

  1. A silly
  2. B trivial
  3. C serious
  4. D playful
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C — serious. “serious” means adj. important and needing careful thought or attention

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Common questions about “serious”

What does “serious” mean?

serious — adj. important and needing careful thought or attention. In Chinese: 严肃的，认真的.

How do you pronounce “serious”?

serious is pronounced /ˈsɪəriəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: se · ri · ous.

How do you use “serious” in a sentence?

This is a serious matter that needs attention. (这是一个需要关注的严肃问题。)

What are synonyms for “serious”?

grave, solemn, earnest — all close in meaning to serious (adj. important and needing careful thought or attention).

Is “serious” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. serious appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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