adjective🔗ShareErnst, seriösWithout humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."Es war eine Überraschung, den Kapitän, der immer so ernst wirkte, so herzlich lachen zu sehen.attitudecharacteremotionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareErnst, wichtigImportant; weighty; not insignificant"My brother's job interview was a serious matter; getting the job was important to him. "Das Vorstellungsgespräch meines Bruders war eine ernste Angelegenheit; die Stelle zu bekommen, war ihm wichtig.attitudecharacterqualitysituationvalueessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareErnst, seriösReally intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving"My brother is serious about his studies; he always completes his homework diligently. "Mein Bruder nimmt seine Studien ernst; er erledigt seine Hausaufgaben immer gewissenhaft.attitudecharactermoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFest, verbindlich(of a relationship) Committed."My brother and his girlfriend are very serious about their relationship; they plan to get married next year. "Mein Bruder und seine Freundin sind fest in ihrer Beziehung; sie planen, nächstes Jahr zu heiraten.familyattitudecharacteressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareErnsthaftIn a serious manner; seriously."My brother is serious about getting good grades in school. "Mein Bruder ist ernsthaft daran interessiert, gute Noten in der Schule zu bekommen.attitudecharacterwayessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
