Synonyms of seriousness
3 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for seriousness is earnestness. Other synonyms of seriousness are sobriety and seriosity. The opposite of seriousness is levity.
Synonyms and similar words for seriousness
nounThe state or quality of being serious.
- earnestnessThe quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.
- seriositySynonym of seriousness.
- sobrietyA state of moderation or seriousness.
Opposite of seriousness
nounThe state or quality of being serious.
- jocularityJoking, humorous remarks or behaviour.
- levityA lightness of manner or speech, frivolity; flippancy; a lack of appropriate seriousness; an inclination to make a joke...
- unseriousnessThe state or quality of being unserious.
Meaning of seriousness
- noun The state or quality of being serious.
seriousness in other languages
Questions about synonyms of seriousness
- What is another word for seriousness?
- Seriousness has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as earnestness, sobriety and seriosity.
- What is the opposite of seriousness?
- The opposite of seriousness is levity. Other antonyms of seriousness are unseriousness.
- What does seriousness mean?
- Seriousness means the state or quality of being serious.
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