Seriousness vs. Seriosity — Which is Correct Spelling?
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Which is correct: Seriousness or Seriosity
How to spell Seriousness?
Seriousness
Correct Spelling
Seriosity
Incorrect Spelling
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Seriousness Definitions
Seriousness (noun; adjective: serious) is an attitude of gravity, solemnity, persistence, and earnestness toward something considered to be of importance. Some notable philosophers and commentators have criticised excessive seriousness, while others have praised it.
Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner
He became serious when he was asked about the economy.
Not joking or trifling
I was serious when I said I liked your haircut.
Deeply interested or involved
A serious golfer.
Meriting great concern
A serious illness.
A serious mistake.
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Performed with careful thought
A serious effort to reform tax policy.
Pertaining to important rather than trivial matters
A serious discussion.
Sincerely meant
Mistook a sarcastic comment for a serious question.
Intended for sophisticated people
Serious music.
(Informal) Of considerable size or scope; substantial
A serious amount of money.
The state or quality of being serious.
An earnest and sincere feeling
The quality of arousing fear or distress;
He learned the seriousness of his illness
The trait of being serious;
A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness
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