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Webster 1913 Edition
Serious
Se′ri-ous
,Adj.
[L.
serius
: cf. F. sérieux
, LL. seriosus
.] 1.
Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile.
He is always
serious
, yet there is about his manner a graceful ease. Macaulay.
2.
Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.
Beaconsfield.
3.
Important; weighty; not trifling; grave.
The holy Scriptures bring to our ears the most
serious
things in the world. Young.
4.
Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger;
as, a
. serious
injury
Syn. – Grave; solemn; earnest; sedate; important; weighty. See
– Grave
. Se′ri-ous-ly
, adv.
Se′ri-ous-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Serious
SE'RIOUS
,Adj.
1. Grave in manner or disposition; solemn; not light, gay or volatile; as a serious man; a serious habit or disposition.
2. Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or making false pretense. Are you serious, or in jest?
3. Important; weighty; not trijling.
The holy Sciptures bring to your ears the most serious things in the world. Young.