Definitions and Synonyms of seriousness | Another word for seriousness | What is seriousness?
Definition 1: the trait of being serious - [noun denoting attribute]Samples where seriousness or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness
Synonyms for seriousness in the sense of this definition
(seriousness is a kind of ...) a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
(... is a kind of seriousness ) the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
"a man of energy and commitment" (... is a kind of seriousness ) a manner that is serious and solemn
(... is a kind of seriousness ) a trait of dignified seriousness
(... are attributes of seriousness) concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
"a serious student of history" "a serious attempt to learn to ski" "gave me a serious look" "a serious young man" "are you serious or joking?" "Don't be so serious!" (... are attributes of seriousness) not serious in content or attitude or behavior
"a frivolous novel" "a frivolous remark" "a frivolous young woman"
Samples where seriousness or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness
Synonyms for seriousness in the sense of this definition
(seriousness is a kind of ...) a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
(... is a kind of seriousness ) the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
"a man of energy and commitment"(... is a kind of seriousness ) a manner that is serious and solemn
(... is a kind of seriousness ) a trait of dignified seriousness
(... are attributes of seriousness) concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
"a serious student of history" "a serious attempt to learn to ski" "gave me a serious look" "a serious young man" "are you serious or joking?" "Don't be so serious!"(... are attributes of seriousness) not serious in content or attitude or behavior
"a frivolous novel" "a frivolous remark" "a frivolous young woman"Definition 2: the quality of arousing fear or distress - [noun denoting attribute]Samples where seriousness or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- he learned the seriousness of his illness
Synonyms for seriousness in the sense of this definition
(seriousness is a kind of ...) used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
Samples where seriousness or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- he learned the seriousness of his illness