Serious

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Demanding careful consideration or application, or acting in a thoughtful and solemn manner. It describes situations requiring gravity or individuals displaying earnestness.

“The doctor's serious expression indicated that the test results required immediate attention and treatment.”

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Synonyms

grave solemn earnest critical

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Wordle

Contains -ERIOUS pattern; multiple vowels with S at both ends

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; useful for building descriptive vocabulary

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