seriously
gb/sˈɪɹiəsli/ us/sˈɪɹiəsli/
B1
English
~ 1700
komolyan, súlyosan
B1
1
komolyan
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] seriously [verb/statement]
I seriously think you should see a doctor.
Komolyan gondolom, hogy orvoshoz kellene menned.
Do you seriously believe that story?
Komolyan elhiszed ezt a történetet?
She spoke seriously about her plans for the future.
He seriously doubts the accuracy of the report.
Learner examples
I seriously want to help you.
Komolyan szeretnék segíteni neked.
Do you seriously like this movie?
Komolyan tetszik neked ez a film?
She is seriously telling the truth.
They seriously think we can win.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'serious' instead of 'seriously' when describing how someone speaks or acts, e.g., 'She talks serious' instead of 'She talks seriously'.
Meaning
In a sincere or genuine manner
Collocations
seriously mean
|seriously doubt
|seriously consider
|seriously question
Synonyms
sincerely (Often more formal and polite; used in writing or speech to express genuine feelings.)
Antonyms
jokingly (Suggests the opposite tone, indicating humor rather than sincerity.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say you are not joking and mean what you say.
Used to show that what is being said is meant honestly and without joking.
B1
INFORMAL
2
komolyan
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] seriously [question/remark]
"Seriously? You forgot your keys again?"
„Komolyan? Már megint elfelejtetted a kulcsaidat?”
"Are you seriously going to wear that in the snow?"
„Komolyan ezt akarod felvenni a hóban?”
"You seriously think this plan will work?"
Learner examples
"Seriously? You ate it all?"
„Komolyan? Megetted az egészet?”
"Are you seriously late again?"
„Komolyan? Már megint elkéstél?”
"You seriously believe that?"
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'seriously' meaning 'in a sincere way', but here it is mainly an emotional reaction.
Meaning
Used to express surprise or disbelief
Collocations
seriously?
|you seriously think
|are you seriously
Synonyms
really ('Really' is more common and neutral; 'seriously' adds a tone of disbelief or irritation.)
Antonyms
obviously ('Obviously' shows certainty rather than surprise or disbelief.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to show you are surprised or think something is strange or wrong.
Used informally to show that you are surprised, annoyed, or find something hard to believe.
B1
3
súlyosan
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is seriously [adjective/past participle]
He was seriously hurt in the accident.
Súlyosan megsérült a balesetben.
The company has been seriously affected by the crisis.
A vállalatot súlyosan érintette a válság.
Her reputation was seriously damaged after the scandal.
Learner examples
She is seriously sick.
Súlyosan beteg.
The car was seriously damaged.
Az autó súlyosan megrongálódott.
He is seriously hurt.
Meaning
To a severe or extreme degree
Collocations
seriously injured
|seriously ill
|seriously damaged
|seriously affected
Synonyms
severely ('Severely' is more formal and often used in official contexts.)
Antonyms
slightly ('Slightly' indicates a small degree of something rather than extreme.)
Themes
health
|problems
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very much; in a way that is bad or important.
To a great degree, often causing harm, difficulty, or importance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
seriously
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiəsli/
US/sˈɪɹiəsli/
Syllables & stress
ser - i - ously (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ser)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: seriously
- Plural: seriouslies
Word family
Forms
seriouslies
noun
Core family
serious
adjective B1
seriousness
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unserious
adjective
Expressions
(do something) seriously
1/dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈɪɹiəsli/
fixed phrase
'Do' something with sincerity or importance
To do something in a way that shows you are not joking and it is important to you.
Examples
- "You need to take this job seriously if you want to succeed."
- "She studies seriously for her exams."
(take something) seriously
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈɪɹiəsli/
fixed phrase
(take something) seriously
regard something as important and worthy of attention