Seriously

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈsɪɹiÉ™sli/, /ˈsiɹiÉ™sli/

Origin

serious + -ly

Full definition of seriously

Adverb

1. (manner) In a serious or literal manner.He was hoping that we would take him seriously.
2. (speech act) Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversationNow, seriously, why did the chicken cross the road?

Derived terms

• srsly abbreviation