Synonyms for Seriously
Definition of seriously
adverb
- in a serious manner; "talking earnestly with his son"; "she started studying snakes in earnest"; "a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce"
- to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured"; "a severely impaired heart"; "is gravely ill"; "was seriously ill"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "seriously"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like badly, earnestly, gravely can replace "seriously" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Seriously" in song lyrics
See how seriously is used in real songs:
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"Just to sling cocaine continusly seriously"
Big Noyd f/ Prodigy of Mobb Deep — Recognize and Realize -
"I don't even write seriously"
Black Milk f/ Elzhi, Royce Da 5'9" — Deadly Medley -
"Whoa, whoa, you got to think about your life seriously"
Boot Camp Clik — He Gave His Life