Severe

adjective
sɪ'vir

Adjective

  • unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment

    a parent severe to the pitch of hostility

    a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien

    Similar:Spartan
  • intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

    severe pain

    a severe case of flu

  • very strong or vigorous

    a severe blow

    Similar:HardKnockout
  • causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

    a severe case of pneumonia

    Similar:DangerousGraveGrievousLife-threateningSerious
  • very bad in degree or extent

    a severe worldwide depression

    the house suffered severe damage

  • severely simple

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