Seriousness vs. Seriosity — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Seriousness and Seriosity
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Definitions
Seriousness
Seriousness (noun; adjective: serious) is an attitude of gravity, solemnity, persistence, and earnestness toward something considered to be of importance. Some notable philosophers and commentators have criticised excessive seriousness, while others have praised it.
Seriosity
The quality or state of being serious.
Seriousness
Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner
He became serious when he was asked about the economy.
Seriousness
Not joking or trifling
I was serious when I said I liked your haircut.
Seriousness
Deeply interested or involved
A serious golfer.
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Seriousness
Meriting great concern
A serious illness.
A serious mistake.
Seriousness
Performed with careful thought
A serious effort to reform tax policy.
Seriousness
Pertaining to important rather than trivial matters
A serious discussion.
Seriousness
Sincerely meant
Mistook a sarcastic comment for a serious question.
Seriousness
Intended for sophisticated people
Serious music.
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Seriousness
(Informal) Of considerable size or scope; substantial
A serious amount of money.
Seriousness
The state or quality of being serious.
Seriousness
An earnest and sincere feeling
Seriousness
The quality of arousing fear or distress;
He learned the seriousness of his illness
Seriousness
The trait of being serious;
A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness
