Severe, stern, austere, ascetic mean given to or marked by strict discipline and firm restraint. Severe implies standards enforced without indulgence or laxity and may suggest harshness. See examples of severe used in a sentence.
Severe adjective (very serious) add to word list causing great pain, difficulty, damage, etc.; Severe implies adherence to rigorous standards or high principles and often suggests harshness: Severe generally refers to something very great or intense, such as extreme pain or weather conditions.
Discover expressions like "deal a severe blow", "severe weather",. Definition of severe adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Severe punishments or criticisms are very strong or harsh. This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary.
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