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  • adverb In a semiserious manner.

Etymologies

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semiserious +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • We're thinking semiseriously about alternatives around here.

    Pride in the Name of Kid boutell 2009

  • Larry was nervous when Terisa began semiseriously dating somebody outside the group.

    Only You. And You. And You. 2009

  • Today virtually all big U.S. corporations have compliance officers, and many take their anti-corruption mission at least semiseriously.

    The End Of Swag? 2008

  • (To anyone who's familiar with Mr. Malkovich's speech patterns, they are instantly recognizable and eerily effective; his hesitations alone are rivaled only by Jeff Goldblum's.) "Beowulf" deserves to be taken semiseriously; its eye candy is mixed with narrative fiber and dramatic protein.

    Old English Goes 2007

  • She reached across the table, semiseriously nudging Desi to get up.

    BLIND AMBITIONS LOLITA FILES 2000

  • She reached across the table, semiseriously nudging Desi to get up.

    BLIND AMBITIONS LOLITA FILES 2000

  • She reached across the table, semiseriously nudging Desi to get up.

    BLIND AMBITIONS LOLITA FILES 2000

  • So Norton semiseriously got in Rankin's face for being too cute.

    daytondailynews.com - News 2010

  • Maybe my eyes are overly sensitive because I’m semiseriously sleep deprived?

    Famous Todd Strasser 2011

  • Maybe my eyes are overly sensitive because I’m semiseriously sleep deprived?

    Famous Todd Strasser 2011

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