seriously
adverb
se·ri·ous·ly
ˈsir-ē-əs-lē 
Examples of seriously in a Sentence
No one was seriously injured in the accident.
I thought seriously about death while I was in the hospital.
You should seriously consider buying a new car.
You don't mean that seriously, do you?
It was so hot that we nearly melted. But seriously, it was hotter than I've ever experienced.
I think you are seriously mistaken.
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Beyond that, the Steelers also chose not to seriously explore outside quarterback options like Kyler Murray and Malik Willis.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Americans are seriously questioning his handling of key issues, such as inflation, immigration, jobs and foreign affairs.
—Tatishe Nteta, Fortune, 16 May 2026
No one was seriously hurt, but Williams did sustain some minor injuries and was taken to the hospital and released overnight, according to Fox Sports.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Three off-duty Dallas police officers were seriously injured when a small plane crashed in North Texas early Saturday, the police department said.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Americans are seriously questioning his handling of key issues, such as inflation, immigration, jobs and foreign affairs.
—Tatishe Nteta, Fortune, 16 May 2026
No one was seriously hurt, but Williams did sustain some minor injuries and was taken to the hospital and released overnight, according to Fox Sports.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Three off-duty Dallas police officers were seriously injured when a small plane crashed in North Texas early Saturday, the police department said.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for seriously
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seriously. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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