His complaints, though not altogether serious, had already aroused some counter-reactions among the local intelligentsia.

No one can come out looking altogether serious after as much television coverage as Mr. Clinton has sought and endured in the last few months.

In a clear, firm voice Leaf said, "I'm altogether serious.

It was a dark night and his face was invisible, but his tone was altogether serious.

He never seems altogether serious about anything, but he knows a great deal about what he doesn't want to be.

He was not altogether serious.

Ray was an altogether serious man and had a little sharp-featured wife who had also a sharp voice.

There was no incredulity or scorn in her voice; she was altogether serious.

His way of speaking was quiet and altogether serious.

I smiled a little, to hear him call Jamie "father-in-law," but the tone of his voice was altogether serious.