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SERIOUSNESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Seriousness.

Seriousness - as a noun

An earnest and sincere feeling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earnestness11sincerity14

The quality of arousing fear or distress

Example: "He learned the seriousness of his illness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distressfulness19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
badness10severeness13severity14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The trait of being serious

Example: "A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earnestness11serious-mindednesssincerity14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trait5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
frivolity18

Example Sentences

"The seriousness of the situation required immediate action."
"She conveys a sense of seriousness in her work."
"His seriousness in pursuing his goals is admirable."
"The seriousness of his illness became evident."
"There was an air of seriousness in the courtroom."
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Word Game Points

Is SERIOUSNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seriousness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SERIOUSNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SERIOUSNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seriousness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SERIOUSNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SERIOUSNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seriousness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SERIOUSNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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