seriousness

Word parts

serious + -ness

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪəriəsnəs/
• Hyphenation: se‧ri‧ous‧ness

Noun

Singular seriousness

Plural none

1. The quality of being serious.

   His seriousness in his work is rather impressive.

Related words

• serious