ciddi

Ciddi is a Turkish adjective meaning serious, earnest, or grave. It is used to describe people’s attitudes, events, or conditions that require gravity and sober consideration. In Turkish, it can modify a noun directly, as in ciddi mesele (a serious matter) or ciddi bir konu (a serious issue). It can also form adverbial expressions to indicate the manner or degree of seriousness, for example ciddi biçimde (in a serious manner) or ciddi olarak (seriously, in a serious sense). The term is common in formal and informal speech and appears in writing to signal seriousness or to contrast with joking or lighthearted conduct.

Usage notes: Ciddi often emphasizes gravity, responsibility, or sincerity. It can describe the intensity of actions, decisions, or statements, such as ciddi bir yaklaşım (a serious approach) or ciddi bir karar (a serious decision). It is not typically used to imply aggression, but rather importance, credibility, or formality.

Etymology: The exact origin of ciddi is not clearly documented in general reference works. It is a standard part of the Turkish lexicon and shares roots with other Turkic adjectives that express relative seriousness, though detailed historical derivations are not widely cited in concise sources.

See also: Seriousness, earnestness, and other Turkish adjectives related to tone and formality.