A2 adjective 중립 #449 가장 일반적인

serious

/ˈsɪəriəs/

Describes someone who is quiet, thoughtful, and does not laugh often. It can also describe a situation that is important, bad, or dangerous and needs careful attention.

예시

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1

He is a very serious student who spends all his time in the library.

He is a very serious student who spends all his time in the library.

2

The government is facing a serious challenge regarding the new environmental laws.

The government is facing a serious challenge regarding the new environmental laws.

3

Are you serious? You're actually going to quit your job?

Are you serious? You're actually going to quit your job?

어휘 가족

명사
seriousness
부사
seriously
형용사
serious
관련
serial
💡

암기 팁

Think of a person looking at a 'series' of 'serious' problems; they have no time to laugh.

빠른 퀴즈

The doctor had a _____ expression on his face when he spoke to the family.

정답!

정답은: serious

예시

1

He is a very serious student who spends all his time in the library.

everyday

He is a very serious student who spends all his time in the library.

2

The government is facing a serious challenge regarding the new environmental laws.

formal

The government is facing a serious challenge regarding the new environmental laws.

3

Are you serious? You're actually going to quit your job?

informal

Are you serious? You're actually going to quit your job?

4

The study highlights a serious lack of data in the field of marine biology.

academic

The study highlights a serious lack of data in the field of marine biology.

5

We need to have a serious meeting about our sales targets for next month.

business

We need to have a serious meeting about our sales targets for next month.

어휘 가족

명사
seriousness
부사
seriously
형용사
serious
관련
serial

자주 쓰는 조합

serious problem serious problem
serious injury serious injury
serious relationship serious relationship
serious face serious face
serious crime serious crime

자주 쓰는 구문

dead serious

dead serious

take someone seriously

take someone seriously

in all seriousness

in all seriousness

자주 혼동되는 단어

serious vs severe

Serious is more general for importance or personality, while severe is used for extreme pain, weather, or punishment.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word to describe a person who doesn't joke much or a situation that requires a lot of focus and care.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'serious' when they mean 'difficult' (e.g., 'a serious exam' instead of 'a difficult exam').

💡

암기 팁

Think of a person looking at a 'series' of 'serious' problems; they have no time to laugh.

📖

어원

From the Latin word 'serius,' which means grave, earnest, or weighty.

문법 패턴

Used before a noun: a serious accident. Used after linking verbs: He looks serious. Followed by 'about': She is serious about her hobby.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many professional cultures, being serious is equated with being reliable and competent.

빠른 퀴즈

The doctor had a _____ expression on his face when he spoke to the family.

정답!

정답은: serious

관련 단어

anteruptism

C1

Describing the specific state, conditions, or period occurring immediately before a sudden rupture, eruption, or systemic failure. It is used to characterize the buildup of tension and the identifiable indicators that precede a significant disruption.

synputity

C1

Synputity refers to the state or quality of synthesized inputs being perfectly integrated and pure, resulting in a seamless and uncorrupted whole. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe the ideal blending of diverse data or elements into a single, cohesive entity.

extramercent

C1

A noun referring to a secondary or non-standard commercial transaction, typically one that occurs outside of regulated primary markets. In a test-prep context, it describes an ancillary payment or exchange used to facilitate trade in niche or informal economic sectors.

ultrasignless

C1

Describes something that is completely devoid of any identifying marks, symbols, or signals, often to an extreme or absolute degree. It refers to a state of total anonymity or lack of distinctive characteristics in a physical or semiotic sense.

inlocness

C1

To precisely identify, fix, or anchor an object or concept within its specific geographic or systemic location. It describes the active process of mapping or assigning a permanent place to something within a predefined framework.

devestation

C1

Devastation refers to widespread and severe destruction or damage to a place or object. It can also describe the state of extreme emotional shock, grief, or overwhelm felt by a person.

intranavize

C1

The systemic process or framework of internal navigation within a complex, closed-circuit digital environment or architectural structure. It refers specifically to the methodology used to move between non-public nodes or data points in a secure system.

exgenent

C1

Requiring immediate action or attention; pressing or demanding. It is often used to describe urgent circumstances or a person who is extremely demanding and exacting.

adpelent

C1

A technical or pseudo-word often appearing in lexical proficiency tests, referring to an agent or substance designed to drive away or repel unwanted elements. It follows Latin morphological patterns but is not found in standard modern English dictionaries, serving primarily as a distractor in linguistic assessments.

propassward

C1

A high-security, professional-grade authentication credential used primarily in digital proctoring and secure certification systems. It functions as an advanced passphrase that often integrates multi-factor verification to ensure the identity of a user during high-stakes testing or sensitive data access.

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