Antonyms for seriousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : seer-ee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪər i əs


Definition of seriousness

Origin :
  • 1520s, from serious + -ness.
  • noun humorlessness
  • noun danger; criticalness
Example sentences :
  • "It were hard to say," replied Mr. Raymount with some seriousness.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Dick went on speaking with a seriousness suited to the magnitude of his interests.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • His surprise would have been ludicrous but for the seriousness of the situation to all concerned.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Notwithstanding, she possessed in full the Brontë seriousness, the Brontë strength of will.
  • Extract from : « The Tenant of Wildfell Hall » by Anne Bronte
  • I mean to say, it could hardly have been meant in all seriousness.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Then, with an effort, she banished the seriousness from her manner.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • It appeared that the working-class had not realised the seriousness of the situation.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • But I kept my seriousness, and turned round to examine all the rest.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • A profession of seriousness on the part of Callicles reassures him, and they proceed with the argument.
  • Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato
  • The seriousness of age takes the place of the jollity of youth.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

Synonyms for seriousness

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