seriously
adverb
se·ri·ous·ly
ˈsir-ē-əs-lē 
Examples of seriously in a Sentence
No one was seriously injured in the accident.
I thought seriously about death while I was in the hospital.
You should seriously consider buying a new car.
You don't mean that seriously, do you?
It was so hot that we nearly melted. But seriously, it was hotter than I've ever experienced.
I think you are seriously mistaken.
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Smith, who was seriously injured in the attack, testified for hours Monday about abuse and harassment at Brand’s hands.
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Smith said that pain management was somewhat of an afterthought during his own recovery process but he’s been happy to see how professional sports is now taking the issue seriously.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The dad was grazed but not seriously hurt, according to prosecutors, who said security video captured Rhoads’ car.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
Alfresco hosting season is just about to ramp up—meaning the time to seriously contemplate your outdoor patio furniture needs is now.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Smith said that pain management was somewhat of an afterthought during his own recovery process but he’s been happy to see how professional sports is now taking the issue seriously.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The dad was grazed but not seriously hurt, according to prosecutors, who said security video captured Rhoads’ car.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
Alfresco hosting season is just about to ramp up—meaning the time to seriously contemplate your outdoor patio furniture needs is now.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for seriously
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seriously. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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