vakavamielinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• serious adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
• sober adj Not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.

Senses

vakavamielinen is used for these senses in English:

• serious Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
• serious-minded solemn
• sober Subdued; solemn; grave.

serious — full definition

1. adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
2. adj Important, significant, or potentially harmful.
3. adj Genuinely meaning what one says, not joking around.

sober — full definition

1. adj Not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.
2. adj Serious, calm, and level-headed; not overly emotional or reckless.
3. adj Plain or subdued in color or style.
4. verb To become or make clear-headed again, especially after drinking.

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