Synonyms for serious

Other words for “serious”, grouped by meaning.

We found 18 synonyms for “serious”. The most common are earnest, grave, overserious, real, thoughtful.

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

adjective appealing to the mind

Synonymsgood

adjective completely lacking in playfulness

adjective requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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