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Severe (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Severely simple; "a stark interior".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Stern
  • Austere
  • Stark

Related Words

  • Severeness (noun)

Meaning 2

Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The hurricane was forecasted to bring severe flooding to the coastal regions.
  • Her severe reaction to the medication landed her in the hospital.
  • The driver received severe penalties for reckless endangerment, including loss of license and fines.
  • The diagnosis was a severe case of depression that required immediate attention.
  • The city's water supply was in severe jeopardy due to contamination from industrial waste.

Synonyms

  • Life-threatening
  • Grave
  • Dangerous
  • Serious
  • Grievous

Related Words

  • Severeness (noun)

Meaning 3

Very bad in degree or extent; "a severe worldwide depression"; "the house suffered severe damage".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Related Words

  • Severity (noun)
  • Severeness (noun)

Meaning 4

Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The storm brought severe flooding to the coastal areas.
  • The doctor said she had a severe case of bronchitis and needed bed rest.
  • He suffered from severe anxiety that made it difficult for him to leave his house.
  • The judge handed down a severe sentence for the serious crime.
  • The region was experiencing a severe drought that affected crop yields and water supply.

Synonyms

  • Terrible
  • Wicked

Related Words

  • Severity (noun)
  • Severeness (noun)

Meaning 5

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"; "a strict disciplinarian"; "a Spartan upbringing".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Spartan

Related Words

  • Severity (noun)
  • Severeness (noun)

Meaning 6

Very strong or vigorous; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Knockout
  • Hard

Related Words

  • Severeness (noun)
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