🇬🇧🇪🇸 serious - grave : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "serious" ("grave"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
When someone is serious, they are very focused and not joking around. A serious person pays close attention, speaks carefully, and acts like something is important, not silly or playful.
Grandma gave me a serious warning about sugar while secretly eating cookies behind the fridge door.
My little cousin asked in a very serious voice, “If tomatoes are fruits, is ketchup a smoothie?”
My sister made a serious promise to stop bothering me, which lasted exactly three and a half seconds.
The teacher was serious about no phones in class, so even her calculator looked nervous.
I tried to look serious in my school photo, but my hair exploded into a massive cowlick at the exact second.
A small boy cries. His toy is broken. His friend takes glue with a serious face. She is serious and does not play. She looks serious and gives a serious nod. Her hands are small and sure. The boy watches with a serious look. The toy is fixed. They both smile at the end.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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