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Jolly, in a solemn way! (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seriously

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This clue might be a double definition.

'jolly' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adverbs. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'in a solemn way' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for seriously that I've seen before include "In a solemn and thoughtful manner" , "Gravely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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