Serious
/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:8 pts7 letters
Definition of Serious
adjective
- 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."
- Important; weighty; not insignificant
"This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts."
- Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
"After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention."
- (of a relationship) Committed.
Anagrams of Serious
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
s1
e1
r1
i1
o1
u1
s1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Serious
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Serious"
Serious is a 7-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Serious" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "serious" is a low-scoring word.