serious answer

Frequency: 6.88.8 per million words

Describes a reply that is not a joke.

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Examples (10)

  • Stop joking around; I need a serious answer to this question.
  • After all the teasing, he finally gave her a serious answer about his feelings.
  • The reporter was frustrated because the politician refused to provide a serious answer.
  • Can you please give me one serious answer today?
  • This is a complex problem that demands a serious answer, not a quick fix.
  • She hoped for a serious answer when she asked about their future together.
  • I don't think he's capable of giving a serious answer on any topic.
  • When the judge asked him to explain his actions, he knew he had to give a serious answer.
  • We've wasted enough time; let's get a serious answer from the team lead.
  • A serious answer from the company is expected following the recent data breach.