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Serious vs. Sirius — What's the Difference?

Serious vs. Sirius — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Serious and Sirius

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Serious

Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner
He became serious when he was asked about the economy.

Sirius

Sirius () is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word Σείριος (Seirios, lit.

Serious

Not joking or trifling
I was serious when I said I liked your haircut.

Sirius

A star in the constellation Canis Major, the brightest star in the sky, approximately 8.6 light years distant from Earth. Also called Dog Star, Sothis.

Serious

Deeply interested or involved
A serious golfer.
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Sirius

The Dog Star. See Dog Star.

Serious

Meriting great concern
A serious illness.
A serious mistake.

Sirius

The brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major

Serious

Performed with careful thought
A serious effort to reform tax policy.

Serious

Pertaining to important rather than trivial matters
A serious discussion.

Serious

Sincerely meant
Mistook a sarcastic comment for a serious question.

Serious

Intended for sophisticated people
Serious music.

Serious

(Informal) Of considerable size or scope; substantial
A serious amount of money.

Serious

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.

Serious

Important; weighty; not insignificant
This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.

Serious

Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.
He says he wants to buy the team, but is he serious?

Serious

(of a relationship) Committed.

Serious

In a serious manner; seriously.

Serious

Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile.
He is always serious, yet there is about his manner a graceful ease.

Serious

Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.

Serious

Important; weighty; not trifling; grave.
The holy Scriptures bring to our ears the most serious things in the world.

Serious

Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger; as, a serious injury.

Serious

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!

Serious

Of great consequence;
Marriage is a serious matter

Serious

Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm;
A dangerous operation
A grave situation
A grave illness
Grievous bodily harm
A serious wound
A serious turn of events
A severe case of pneumonia
A life-threatening disease

Serious

Appealing to the mind;
Good music
A serious book

Serious

Completely lacking in playfulness

Serious

Requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve;
Raised serious objections to the proposal
The plan has a serious flaw

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