SEVERE


Meaning of SEVERE in English

■ adjective

1》 (of something bad, undesirable, or difficult) very great; intense.

2》 strict or harsh.

3》 very plain in style or appearance.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

severity noun

Origin

C16: from Fr. sévère or L. severus .

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