noun
seriousness
SEER-ree-uhs-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of being serious, grave, or important.
"The seriousness of the situation finally sank in."
How to Use Seriousness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow serious, important, or grave something is.
Common pairings
the seriousness of
with all seriousness
Word Forms
seriousnesses plural
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The _____ of the situation finally sank in.