serious young man

language: en

definitions

  1. A young male who is earnest, solemn, and lacks frivolity or playfulness in his demeanor.
    en: A young male who is earnest, solemn, and lacks frivolity or playfulness in his demeanor.
  2. A stereotype of a young man who is overly intellectual, pretentious, or takes his philosophical or artistic pursuits with excessive gravity.
    en: A stereotype of a young man who is overly intellectual, pretentious, or takes his philosophical or artistic pursuits with excessive gravity.

examples

  1. He was a serious young man who spent all his time studying.

    He was a serious young man who spent all his time studying.

  2. He played the part of the serious young man, discussing obscure poetry at every party.

    He played the part of the serious young man, discussing obscure poetry at every party.