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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 definition: 1. causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious: 2. extreme or very…. Learn more.
1. a. : strict in judgment, discipline, or government. b. : of a strict or stern bearing or manner : austere. 2. : rigorous in restraint, punishment, or requirement : stringent. 3. : strongly critical or condemnatory. a severe critic. 4. a. : maintaining a scrupulously exacting standard of behavior or self-discipline. b.
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.
SEVERE definition: 1. extremely bad: 2. not kind or gentle: 3. A severe person looks unfriendly or very strict.. Learn more.
causing discomfort or distress by extreme character or conditions, as weather, cold, or heat; unpleasantly violent, as rain or wind, or a blow or shock. difficult to endure, perform, fulfill, etc.: a severe test of his powers. rigidly exact, accurate, or methodical: severe standards. Synonyms: exacting, demanding. Antonyms: facile, effortless, easy
Whether you're talking about a punishment, the weather, or how bad your flu is, severe indicates that it's at the limit of the spectrum. The austerity of a word like severe serves many purposes.
Definition of severe adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. rigorous or harsh in the treatment of others; strict: a severe parent. 2. serious in appearance or manner; stern. 3. critical or dangerous: a severe illness.
severe meaning, definition, what is severe: severe problems, injuries, illnesses etc...: Learn more.
se•vere (sə vēr′ ), adj., -ver•er, -ver•est. harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws. serious or stern in manner or appearance: a severe face. grave; critical: a severe illness. rigidly restrained in style, taste, manner, etc.; simple, plain, or austere.
