seriously

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1. In a serious or literal manner.

   He was hoping that we would take him seriously.

2. Gravely; deeply; very much.

   That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say.

3. Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation.

   Now, seriously, why did you forget to feed the cat today?