allvarlig — meaning in English

English meaning

• demure adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
• grievous adj Very serious or severe, especially describing harm, pain, or wrongdoing.
• gross adjective Disgusting or unpleasant.
• serious adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.

Senses

allvarlig is used for these senses in English:

• grievously In a grievous manner, severely.
• gross (of behaviour considered to be wrong) Highly or conspicuously offensive.
• serious Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
• serious Important; weighty; not insignificant
• serious Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving

demure — full definition

1. adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
2. adjective Putting on an exaggerated show of modesty or seriousness.

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