Cebuano
a. serious and earnest about what one does, not joking. Siryúsu kaáyu ning ákung ig-ágaw, panagsa ra mupahiyum, My cousin is serious. He rarely smiles. Sigúru kang maánur ug siryúsu ka sa ímung pagtuun, You will get honors if you are serious with your studies; v. be serious.