Serious and Small

Opposite meaning words

Serious adjective - Having a matter of importance as its topic.

Usage example: a very serious film that dealt with the aftermath of the Gulf War

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Small is an antonym for serious in crucial topic.

Nearby Words: seriously, seriousness

Small adjective - Of a size that is less than average.

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Serious is an antonym for small in unimportant topic.

Nearby Word: smallish

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