Serious - translation, pronunciation and examples
serious
not joking
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When to use serious
Это очень серьёзный вопрос; нужно решить его сейчас.
У неё был серьёзный тон во время телефонного разговора вчера вечером.
serious usage examples
Это очень серьёзный вопрос; нужно решить его сейчас.
This is a serious issue; we must decide now.
У неё был серьёзный тон во время телефонного разговора вчера вечером.
She had a serious tone on the call last night.
Similar words
General term for not joking, important or requiring attention.
Formal word for very serious, often with moral or emotional weight.
Focuses on significance or priority rather than solemnity.
Used about rules, discipline or people who enforce rules firmly.
Implies a high degree or harshness (illness, punishment, weather).
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serious synonyms
What's the difference between serious / grave / important / strict / severe / solemn
General term for not joking, important or requiring attention.
He looked serious when he heard the news.
Он выглядел серьёзно, когда услышал новости.
Formal word for very serious, often with moral or emotional weight.
The situation is grave and needs immediate action.
Ситуация серьёзна и требует немедленных действий.
This is an important decision for the company.
Это важное решение для компании.
The school has a strict uniform policy.
В школе строгая политика по форме.
He suffered a severe injury in the accident.
Он получил серьёзную травму в аварии.
Describes a formal, dignified seriousness (ceremonies, promises).
They held a solemn ceremony for the victims.
Они провели торжественную и серьёзную церемонию для жертв.
Means sincere and serious in intention or effort.
She made an earnest attempt to help.
Она сделала искреннюю (серьёзную) попытку помочь.
The teacher gave him a stern look.
Учитель сурово на него посмотрел.
Can mean not drunk, or serious and restrained in mood or style.
His report was sober and fact-based.
Его доклад был сдержанным и основан на фактах.
Describes a gloomy, dark or serious atmosphere or mood.
The mood at the meeting was somber after the announcement.
Настроение на собрании было мрачным после объявления.
He was quiet and thoughtful after the meeting.
Он был тихим и задумчивым после собрания.
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How to pronounce serious and what this word means
serious translation: серьёзный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce serious
/ˈsɪəriəs/
serious translation
серьёзный
serious examples
This is a serious issue; we must decide now.
serious transcription
/ˈsɪəriəs/, /ˈsɪriəs/
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Questions about this word
serious meaning: what does it mean?
not joking
serious pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
serious is pronounced as /ˈsɪəriəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
serious definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This is a serious issue; we must decide now. Translation: Это очень серьёзный вопрос; нужно решить его сейчас.
Is serious part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, serious (серьёзный) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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