Serious

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Demanding careful consideration or application, or acting in a thoughtful and solemn manner. It describes situations requiring gravity or individuals displaying earnestness.

“The doctor's serious expression indicated that the test results required immediate attention and treatment.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsɪə.ri.əs/

Syllables

se·ri·ous

Related Words

Synonyms

gravesolemnearnestcritical

Antonyms

frivolousplayful

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains -ERIOUS pattern; multiple vowels with S at both ends

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; useful for building descriptive vocabulary

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Words you can make from Serious

Shorter words formed from the letters in “serious”.

euros ireos irous issue osier ourie rises risus roses roues rouse ruses russe serio sieur sires siros sores sorus sosie sours suers sures susie

Longer words starting with Serious

Words that begin with “serious”.

seriously

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