drastic

adjective
/ˈdræstɪk/

Meaning

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and severe
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example Sentences

The company had to take drastic measures to survive the crisis.

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

Example Expressions

drastic times call for drastic measures

Synonyms

extreme, severe, radical, harsh, intense
Entry 1
extreme, severe, radical, harsh, intense
Entry 2
extreme, severe, radical, harsh

Antonyms

mild, moderate, gentle, gradual
Entry 1
mild, moderate, gentle
Entry 2
mild, gentle, moderate, gradual

Collocations

drastic change, drastic action, drastic measures, drastic reduction, drastic changes
Entry 1
drastic change, drastic action, drastic measures, drastic reduction
Entry 2
drastic measures, drastic changes, drastic action, drastic reduction

Related Vocabularies

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
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Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
arousing intense distaste or disgust

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