seriousness
noun
Simple meaning
The quality of arousing fear or distress.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɪɹiəsnəs
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Definition
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noun
The trait of being serious
“A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice.”
The state or quality of being serious.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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More ways to use seriousness
- “He learned the seriousness of his illness.”noun
- “A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice.”noun
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