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   Serious , a. [L. serius: cf. F. sérieux, LL. seriosus.]
   Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile.
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   He is always serious, yet there is about his manner a graceful ease.
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   Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.
   Beaconsfield.
   
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   Important; weighty; not trifling; grave.
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   The holy Scriptures bring to our ears the most serious things in the world.
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   Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger; as, a serious injury.
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   Syn. -- Grave; solemn; earnest; sedate; important; weighty. See Grave.
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   -- Se"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- Se"ri*ous*ness, n.
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