Meaning

• (manner) In a serious or literal manner.

  "He was hoping that we would take him seriously."

• Gravely; deeply; very much.

  "That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say."

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

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

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

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