serious

/ˈsɪə̯.ɹi.əs/adj

Elementary

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.

Important; weighty; not insignificant.

Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving.

Committed.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

austere demure desperate earnest frightful grave grievous lack-laughter sad sage saturnine sedate serious sober solemn

Antonyms

gaudy jesting trifling unimportant witty

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

mysterious delirious imperious deleterious

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

rca rix sar sura cigar scare strip sword wrist citrus

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