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serious in Malay

serius

/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs//ˈsɪə̯.ɹi.əs/

serious in Malay: serius. In English, serious means without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.

Malay words for serious

important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play
serius

English meaning of serious

  1. adjective Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.
  2. adjective Important; weighty; not insignificant.
  3. adjective Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving.
  4. adjective Committed.

Full definition of serious

serious in a sentence

  • It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.
  • This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.
  • After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.

Synonyms of serious

All synonyms of serious

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Questions about serious in Malay

What is the meaning of serious in Malay?
Serious in Malay is serius.
Apakah maksud serious dalam bahasa Melayu?
Serious: serius.
What does serious mean in English?
Serious means without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.

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