seriously

adverb

1. 1

   (manner) In a serious or literal manner.

   “He was hoping that we would take him seriously.”

2. 2

   Gravely; deeply; very much.

   “That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say.”

3. 3

   Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation

   “Now, seriously, why did you forget to feed the cat today?”

4. 4

   Used to call back to a previous point, either in disbelief or emphasis

   “You baked 10 cakes. Seriously, why did you do that?”