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When can I say "seriously"? Is it an emphasis?

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Rebecca

"Seriously" here is used for emphasis and means "really". Therefore, you can use "seriously" in this way when you want to emphasize something, or show a strong emotion. Keep in mind, using "seriously" for emphasis can come off as sassy, so I do not recommend using "seriously" like this in formal situations. Here are some examples using "seriously" for emphasis: Ex: My roommate is seriously pretty. Ex: Seriously! I can't believe he said that to you.

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