seriously
seriouslyadverb
UK/ˈsɪəriəsli/US/ˈsɪriəsli/
BADLY
B1in a serious way, or badly
- He was seriously injured in the accident.
NOT JOKING
B1in a way that shows you are not joking
- Are you seriously thinking of leaving?
- Seriously, you should see a doctor.
TAKE SERIOUSLY
B2to believe that someone or something is important and deserves attention
- You need to take your health more seriously.