Seriously though, episode 21 made me almost cry while laughing.
Source: tatoeba (1454)
Seriously
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs li/
Synonyms for "seriously" (123 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
Strong matches (37)
deplorablydeterminedlydevotedlydevoutlydownearnestlyferventlyfervidlyfirmlyfixedlyfor a certaintyfor realformallygravelygrimlyhammer and tongsheart and soulheartilyheatedlyhonestly
Show 12 more words
impassionedlyin all consciencein all seriousnessin earnestin good earnestindeedindubitablyinflexiblyintenselyintentlylike a bulldoglike a leech
Adverb(5 words)
Related words (61)
manifestlynoticeablyobservablyobstinatelyobviouslyopenlypassionatelypatentlyperfervidlyperseveringlypersistentlypositivelypurposefullyquitereallyrelentlesslyresolutelyresolvedlysedatelysensibly
Show 33 more words
severelysincerelysinglemindedlysober-mindedlysoberlysobersidedlysolemnlysomberlystaidlystaunchlysteadfastlysteadilytenaciouslythoughtfullytooth and nailtrulyunambiguouslyundeniablyunmistakablyunquestioninglyunswervinglyunyieldinglyvehementlyverilyveryvigorouslyvisiblywholeheartedlywith a willwith constancywith total dedicationwithout doubtzealously
Noun(1 words)
matters greatly
Interjection(1 words)
Adverb(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: earnestly, gravely, severely, actively, actually.
- Sentence evidence is available for seriously, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "seriously".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "seriously"
Keep "seriously" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "seriously" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "seriously", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "seriously" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesadverb of degreedegree adverbdiscourse markerdiscursive markerexpressive utteranceintensifierinterjectionmanner adverbpragmatic adverb usagepragmatic particle
More specific
13 entriescarefullyconscientiouslydeeplydramaticallyearnestlyemphatic interjectionextremelygravelyinquiring interjectionrhetorical interjectionrigorouslysomberlysurprised interjection
Collocations
12 entriesaffectsbiasesdiscourse markerdistortsemphatic interjectionexpressive utteranceintensifierinterjection usepragmatic particleseriousnessunderestimatesundermines
Inflections
2 entriesmore seriouslymost seriously
Derivations
2 entriesTranslations
16 translations across 9 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 說真的 /说真的 adv (speech-act)
French
1 entries- sérieux adv (speech-act)
German
2 entries- ernsthaft adv (speech-act)
- im Ernst adv (speech-act)
Hungarian
1 entries- na de komolyan adv (speech-act)
Norwegian
2 entries- seriøst adv (speech-act)
- serr adv (speech-act)
Polish
4 entries- autentyk adv (speech-act)
- na poważnie adv (speech-act)
- na serio adv (speech-act)
- poważnie adv (speech-act)
Portuguese
1 entries- a sério adv (speech-act)
Romanian
2 entries- pe bune adv (speech-act)
- serios adv (speech-act)
Spanish
1 entries- en serio adv (speech-act)
Sample sentences
19 total sentences available.
Spenser's sarcastic and joking remarks are often misinterpreted as signs of ambivalence and often taken too seriously.
Source: tatoeba (1931)
We have to take him to the hospital immediately; he is seriously injured!
Source: tatoeba (5942)
You're always lying- that's why people don't take you seriously. You get what you deserve.
Source: tatoeba (26659)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "seriously"?
Closest matches include earnestly, gravely, severely, actively, actually.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "seriously"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.