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Textual thesaurus for "serious"

(adj) dangerous, grave, grievous, life-threatening, severe

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

a dangerous operation; a grave situation; a grave illness; grievous bodily harm; a serious wound; a serious turn of events; a severe case of pneumonia; a life-threatening disease


(adj) good

appealing to the mind

good music; a serious book


(adj) sober, unplayful

completely lacking in playfulness