серьёзный — meaning in English
seryoznyy
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English meaning
- demure adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
- earnest adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
- grave noun A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.
- gross adjective Disgusting or unpleasant.
- serious adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
- solemn adjective Deeply serious, dignified, and free of humor, especially in formal or ceremonial settings.
Senses
серьёзный is used for these senses in English:
- earnest Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
- grave Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]
- grave Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable. [from 19th c.]
- gross (of behaviour considered to be wrong) Highly or conspicuously offensive.
- no-nonsense Practical, not tolerating from others or concerning oneself with anything silly or unimportant.
- solemn Deeply serious and sombre; grave.
demure — full definition
- adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
- adjective Putting on an exaggerated show of modesty or seriousness.
earnest — full definition
- adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
- noun A sum of money paid in advance as a pledge or guarantee that a larger deal will go ahead.