⚠️severe

adjective
/sɪˈvɪər/

Meaning

very serious, harsh, or intense
very harsh; strict; extreme; causing great pain or difficulty
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example Sentences

The storm caused severe damage to the village.

The severe weather warning advised people to stay indoors.

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

Example Expressions

severe weather

Synonyms

harsh, intense, serious, grave, extreme, strict, rigorous, acute, critical
Entry 1
harsh, intense, serious, grave, extreme
Entry 2
harsh, strict, extreme, intense, rigorous
Entry 3
serious, acute, critical

Antonyms

mild, gentle, light, lenient, moderate, easy, minor, trivial
Entry 1
mild, gentle, light
Entry 2
mild, gentle, lenient, moderate, easy
Entry 3
minor, trivial

Collocations

severe pain, severe damage, severe punishment, severe problem, severe weather, severe criticism
Entry 1
severe pain, severe damage, severe punishment, severe problem
Entry 2
severe weather, severe punishment, severe pain, severe criticism

More Example Sentences

I have severe back pain.

There's a severe downpour today.

Deforestation is a severe threat to biodiversity.

Doctor, I have been having a severe headache for the last three days.

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