Severity

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

the quality of being very serious or harsh

Example Sentences

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

The doctor explained the severity of the disease.

Synonyms

harshness, intensity, seriousness, strictness, gravity

Entry 1

harshness, intensity, seriousness, strictness

Entry 2

seriousness, gravity, harshness, intensity

Antonyms

mildness, gentleness, leniency, moderation

Entry 1

mildness, gentleness, leniency, moderation

Entry 2

mildness, gentleness

Collocations

extreme severity, assess severity, reduce severity, severity of illness, severity of damage, severity of punishment

Entry 1

extreme severity, assess severity, reduce severity

Entry 2

severity of illness, severity of damage, severity of punishment