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se•ri•ous-mind•ed
(sēr′ē əs mīn′did),USA pronunciation adj.
se′ri•ous-mind′ed•ly, adv.
se′ri•ous-mind′ed•ness, n.
- characterized by seriousness of intention, purpose, thought, etc.;
earnest.
- 1835–45
se′ri•ous-mind′ed•ness, n.
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