Semiserious

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    somewhat or partially serious not-comparable

    "Rosenblum's semiserious survey of dogs in art illustrates major cultural and social changes over the centuries."

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jocoserious

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"Rosenblum's semiserious survey of dogs in art illustrates major cultural and social changes over the centuries."

Etymology

From semi- + serious.

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