severe
/səvˈɪɹ/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
adjective
- intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
“severe pain” - very strong or vigorous
“strong winds” - severely simple
“a stark interior” - unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment- H.G.Wells
“a parent severe to the pitch of hostility” - causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
“a dangerous operation” - very bad in degree or extent
“a severe worldwide depression”
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