Synonyms for Serious (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (completely lacking in playfulness):
unplayful
WordNet sense 2 (acting with or showing thought and good sense):
thoughtful
WordNet sense 3 (dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises):
sedate, sober, solemn, grave
WordNet sense 4 (characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions):
earnest, sincere
WordNet sense 5 (appealing to the mind):
good
WordNet sense 6 (appealing to or using the intellect):
intellectual
WordNet sense 7 (of great significance or value):
important, of import
WordNet sense 8 (not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure):
difficult, hard
WordNet sense 9 (causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm):
dangerous, grievous, life-threatening, severe
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