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Seriousness Definition & Meaning

seriousness
noun
  1. an earnest and sincere feeling
  2. the quality of arousing fear or distress; "he learned the seriousness of his illness"
  3. the trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice

"Seriousness" in song lyrics

See how seriousness is used in real songs:

  • "Drinkin on a bottle of that seriousness"
    Big Tymers f/ Jazze Pha — Get High
  • "If I didn't I could have died in all seriousness"
    Living Legends f/ G&E Music — Remember Who You Are
  • "With seriousness!"
    LMNO — Souldier

Usage tips for "seriousness"

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Frequently asked questions

What does seriousness mean?
an earnest and sincere feeling the quality of arousing fear or distress; "he learned the seriousness of his illness" the trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice
What part of speech is seriousness?
Seriousness is a noun.
How many definitions does seriousness have?
Seriousness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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