adv. 25B6; adverb
Faye nodded seriously : SOLEMNLY, earnestly, gravely, soberly, sombrely, sternly, grimly, dourly, humourlessly; pensively, thoughtfully.
she was seriously injured : SEVERELY, gravely, badly, critically, acutely, dangerously; formal grievously.
do you seriously expect me to come? : REALLY, actually, honestly.
seriously, I'm very pleased : JOKING ASIDE, to be serious, honestly, truthfully, truly, I mean it; informal Scout's honour; Brit. informal straight up; dated honest Injun.
(informal) I've resigned. Seriously? : REALLY, is that so, is that a fact, you're joking, well I never, go on, you don't say; informal you're kidding; Brit. informal {well, I'll be blowed}.
(informal) he was seriously rich. : See extremely .