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adjective
- 1. (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense: "a severe shortage of technicians" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of punishment of a person) strict or harsh: "the charges would have warranted a severe sentence" Similar Opposite
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severe: [adjective] strict in judgment, discipline, or government. of a strict or stern bearing or manner : austere.
SEVERE definition: 1. causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious: 2. extreme or very…. Learn more.
Severe definition: harsh; unnecessarily extreme. See examples of SEVERE used in a sentence.
a severe illness/disease; severe weather/storms; a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) The fire has caused severe damage to the building. The victim suffered severe brain damage. a severe shortage of qualified staff; The party suffered severe losses during the last election. severe symptoms; a severe case ...
7 meanings: 1. rigorous or harsh in the treatment of others; strict 2. serious in appearance or manner; stern 3. critical or.... Click for more definitions.
Define severe. severe synonyms, severe pronunciation, severe translation, English dictionary definition of severe. adj. se·ver·er , se·ver·est 1. Unsparing, harsh, or strict, as in treatment of others: a severe critic.
SEVERE definition: 1. extremely bad: 2. not kind or gentle: 3. A severe person looks unfriendly or very strict.. Learn more.
very bad; 1 extremely bad or serious a severe handicap His injuries are severe. severe weather conditions a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) The party suffered severe losses during the last election. a severe shortage of qualified staff severe learning difficulties The victim suffered severe brain damage. a severe case of woodworm Strikes are causing ...
severe: 1 adj unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment “"a parent severe to the pitch of hostility"- H.G.Wells” “a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien” Synonyms: spartan nonindulgent , strict characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint adj very strong or vigorous “a severe blow” Synonyms: hard , knockout strong ...
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