serious
adjective(se-ri-ous)
appealing to the mind
Examples:
A serious book. 
serious
adjective(se-ri-ous)
completely lacking in playfulness
serious
adjective(se-ri-ous)
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Examples:
A serious wound. 
A serious turn of events. 
serious
adjective(se-ri-ous)
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
Examples:
A serious student of history. 
A serious attempt to learn to ski. 
Gave me a serious look. 
A serious young man. 
Are you serious or joking?. 
Don't be so serious!. 
serious
adjective(se-ri-ous)
of great consequence
Examples:
Marriage is a serious matter. 
serious
adjective(se-ri-ous)
requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve
Examples:
Raised serious objections to the proposal. 
The plan has a serious flaw.