Adjective

(en adjective)

Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition.

Not out of date; current.

* {{quote-news, year=1973, date=December 20, title=Hansen says Christmas time for thanks, hope, work=The Aberdeen Times citation

, passage=The message of Christmas is still relevant as we near the end of a troubled year and the beginning of an uncertain but challenging new year.}}

* {{quote-book, year=2008, author=Scott Cooper, Fritz Grutzner, Birk Cooper, title=Tips and Traps for Marketing Your Business, publisher=McGraw-Hill, isbn=978-0071494892 citation

, passage=Motorola was quickly losing the cell-phone battle to Nokia for a time. When they launched the RAZR phone and combined it with their "Hello Moto" campaign, it made the brand relevant again.}}

Adjective

(en-adj)

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.

It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious , laugh so heartily.

Important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play; needing great attention; critical.

This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.

Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving; meaningful.

After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.