Serious Definition
serious
adjective
- concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities; "a serious student of history"; "a serious attempt to learn to ski"; "gave me a serious look"; "a serious young man"; "are you serious or joking?"; "Don't be so serious!"
- of great consequence; "marriage is a serious matter"
- causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"
- appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book"
- completely lacking in playfulness
- requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve; "raised serious objections to the proposal"; "the plan has a serious flaw"
"Serious" in song lyrics
See how serious is used in real songs:
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"A brother only gets through life if he's serious"
415 — Court in the Street -
"Am I goin to court? Hell nah, you serious?"
415 — Court in the Street -
"Struggle of the forces - serious"
Aceyalone — Organic Electricity
Words that rhyme with serious
Usage tips for "serious"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "serious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for serious to find words that pair well.