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serene (adj)
serenely (adv)
serenity (n)
serial (adj)
serial (n)
serialized (adj)
series (n)
series of events (n)
serious (adj)
serious-minded (adj)
seriously (adv)
seriousness (n)
sermon (n)
sermonize (v)
serpent (n)
serpentine (adj)
serrated (adj)
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serious (adj)
Synonyms: dangerous, acute, life-threatening, critical, severe, worrying

Antonym: minor


Synonyms: important, momentous, significant, crucial, vital, critical, considerable, major, fundamental

Antonym: trivial


Synonyms: thought-provoking, meaningful, intense, deep, profound, powerful

Antonym: lightweight


Synonyms: thoughtful, grave, solemn, sombre, stern, grim, severe, staid, sober, unsmiling, quiet, serious-minded, humourless

Antonym: lighthearted


Synonyms: earnest, sincere, genuine, honest, resolute, decided, determined

Antonym: flippant
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