severe

adjectivemasculine/sɨˈveɾu/medium

se·ve·ro

Definitions

-2Extremely intense or serious.

The patient has a severe infection.

The region is experiencing a severe drought.

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Common collocations

severe painsevere conditionssevere storm

-1Strict, harsh, or demanding.

The judge was known for being severe but fair.

He received severe punishment for his actions.

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Common collocations

severe punishmentsevere criticismsevere wintersevere expression

Do latim 'severus, -a, -um'.