serious

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: se-ri-ous (3)

English Definition

Demanding careful consideration or application; solemn

Example Sentence

This is a very serious problem.

US IPA /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

UK IPA /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/

grave solemn severe earnest critical

frivolous trivial playful