SERIOUS
Scrabble letter values: S1E1R1I1O1U1S1 = 7
Definition
- adjective concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities.
- adjective of great consequence.
- adjective causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm. — synonyms: dangerous, grave, grievous, severe, life-threatening
- adjective appealing to the mind. — synonyms: good
- adjective completely lacking in playfulness. — synonyms: unplayful, sober
- adjective requiring effort or concentration.
Examples
- “a serious student of history”
- “a serious attempt to learn to ski”
- “gave me a serious look”