half-serious

half-se·ri·ous

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Definitions of half-serious word

adjective half-serious of, showing, or characterized by deep thought. 1
adjective half-serious of grave or somber disposition, character, or manner: a serious occasion; a serious man. 1
adjective half-serious being in earnest; sincere; not trifling: His interest was serious. 1
adjective half-serious requiring thought, concentration, or application: serious reading; a serious task. 1
adjective half-serious weighty or important: a serious book; Marriage is a serious matter. 1
adjective half-serious giving cause for apprehension; critical: The plan has one serious flaw. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin sērius or Late Latin sēriōsus; see -ous, -ose1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".