SEVERE


Meaning of SEVERE in English

adjective

1.

given to or characterized by strict discipline and firm restraint

treated all the students with severe impartiality

Synonyms: ascetic, astringent, austere, mortified, stern

Related Word: exacting, heavy-handed, onerous, oppressive; disciplined, iron-willed, self-disciplined; inflexible, restrictive, rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent, uncompromising, unyielding

Contrasted words: easy, easygoing, gentle, mild, soft; clement, forbearing, indulgent, lax, lenient, merciful

Antonyms: tender, tolerant

2.

Synonyms: grim 2, austere, bleak, dour, hard, harsh, stringent

Related Word: serious, sober, stern

3.

of a kind to cause discomfort or hardship

a severe winter storm

Synonyms: bitter, brutal, hard, harsh, inclement, intemperate, rigorous, rugged

Related Word: crimpy, unpleasant; forbidding, hostile, inhospitable; bleak, disagreeable, grim; painful, raw, sharp, smart; blistering, extreme, intense, savage; blustering, blustery, stormy, wintry

Contrasted words: balmy, calm, equable, gentle, moderate, soft, temperate

Antonyms: mild

4.

Synonyms: hard 6, arduous, difficult, effortful, heavy, laborious, serious, strenuous, toilsome, tough

5.

Synonyms: serious 2, grave, heavy, weighty

Related Word: consequential; dear, sore

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