serio

/ˈsɛriəʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A serious or solemn person

“She’s a very serio individual who doesn’t joke around.”

2. noun

A person of a serious or solemn demeanor

“The new employee seemed very serio, so I asked him if he was okay.”

3. adjective

Serious or solemn

“The serio tone of the news anchor made the report feel more impactful.”

Synonyms

  • serious
  • solemn

Antonyms

  • flippant
  • lighthearted