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seriousness

/ˈsɪəriəsnəs/
se · ri · ous · ness ˈsɪə · ri · ə · snəs
English Definition
n. the quality of being serious
中文释义
严肃，认真
Significado en Español
seriedad
한국어 뜻
진지함, 심각함
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự nghiêm túc, sự nghiêm trọng
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Example Sentence

He understood the seriousness of the situation.

他明白了这种情况的严重性。

Synonyms
gravity solemnity earnestness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “seriousness”:

  1. A silliness
  2. B frivolity
  3. C gravity
  4. D playfulness
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C — gravity. “seriousness” means n. the quality of being serious

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The judge spoke with great ______ about the very important case.

  1. A silliness
  2. B humor
  3. C playfulness
  4. D seriousness
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D — seriousness. “seriousness” means n. the quality of being serious

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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.

How do you use “seriousness” in a sentence?

He understood the seriousness of the situation. (他明白了这种情况的严重性。)

What are synonyms for “seriousness”?

gravity, solemnity, earnestness — all close in meaning to seriousness (n. the quality of being serious).

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.

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