adverb
- in an excessively serious or solemn manner; with more gravity or earnestness than the situation warrants
Usage: informal; often used to describe someone taking something too seriously or treating a light matter with undue gravity
Examples
- He took the joke overseriously and didn't laugh at all.
- She was overseriously focused on winning a game that was meant to be fun.
- Don't overseriously interpret every comment your friend makes.
- The coach overseriously criticized the team for a minor mistake during practice.
- They overseriously debated which pizza topping was superior.