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serious

grave

Related forms: serious · 4 words in this dictionary

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4 words

Not joking or playful; thoughtful or solemn.

Shared component: serious · grave

not serious in character, attitude, or intent; lacking earnestness or importance.

un+serious

Shared component: serious · grave

not serious in nature, character, or intent; lacking seriousness or earnestness.

non+serious

Shared component: serious · grave

having a facial expression or outward appearance that suggests gravity, solemnity, or earnestness

serious+looking

Shared component: serious · grave