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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.
Definition of severe adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of 'severe' severe. (sɪvɪəʳ ) Word forms: severer , severest. 1. adjective B2. You use severe to indicate that something bad or undesirable is great or intense. ...a business with severe cash flow problems. I suffered from severe bouts of depression. Steve passed out on the floor and woke up blinded and in severe pain.
severe. /səˈvɪər/ /səˈvɪə/ IPA guide. Other forms: severest; severer. 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.
causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious: a severe chest infection / leg injury / toothache. This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties. In parts of Africa there is a severe food / water shortage. There is expected to be a severe frost tonight.
adj. 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: 1 : very bad, serious, or unpleasant; 2 : causing a lot of physical pain or suffering
Dictionary definition of severe. Intense, harsh, or extreme in nature. "The hurricane caused severe damage to the coastal town." Detailed meaning of severe. It suggests a high degree of seriousness, strictness, or rigor.
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