Definition

A delightfully non-existent word that should absolutely exist to describe the quality of being serious, grave, or solemn. Created by frustrated writers and poets who noticed we have 'curiosity' and 'generosity' but inexplicably lack a proper noun form for 'serious.' It's a linguistic oversight that borders on ludicrosity.

Example Usage

The seriosity of the situation was lost on Brad, who showed up to the funeral in a Hawaiian shirt.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=seriosity&defid=4218765)

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