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- Dictionaryseverely/sɪˈvɪəli/
adverb
- 1. to an undesirably great or intense degree: "our business has been severely affected by the slowdown" Similar Opposite
- 2. strictly or harshly: "the culprits will be severely punished"
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Learn the meaning of severely as an adverb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Severely can mean very seriously, not kindly, or completely plainly, depending on the context.
- English (US)
in a very unkind or unpleasant way: The teacher spoke...
- Znaczenie Severely, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
SEVERELY definicja: 1. very seriously: 2. in a way that is...
- Severely in French
severely translate: d’un air/ton sévère, avec sévérité,...
- English (US)
Learn the meaning of severe, an adjective that can describe something strict, harsh, painful, or exacting. See synonyms, examples, and word history of severe.
in a very unkind or unpleasant way: The teacher spoke severely to the noisy children. (Definition of severely from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Severely means seriously, badly, extremely, or harshly, depending on the context. Find out the meaning, usage, and examples of severely and its synonyms in English and Spanish.
Definitions of severely. adverb. to a severe or serious degree. “a severely impaired heart”. synonyms: badly, gravely, seriously. adverb. with sternness; in a severe manner. “peered severely over her glasses”. synonyms: sternly.
Severely is an adverb that means in a very stern, strict, or harsh way, or to a grave, far-reaching, or critical degree. See how to use severely in sentences and learn its origin and synonyms.
in a way that is extremely difficult and requires a lot of skill or ability. Her patience was being severely tested. (disapproving) in an extremely plain style that lacks any decoration. Her hair was tied severely in a bun. See severely in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English. Check pronunciation: severely.
