severe

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

very harsh; strict; extreme; causing great pain or difficulty

very serious, harsh, or intense

Example Sentences

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

The severe weather warning advised people to stay indoors.

The storm caused severe damage to the village.

Example Expressions

severe weather

Synonyms

serious, acute, critical, harsh, strict, extreme, intense, rigorous, grave

Entry 1

serious, acute, critical

Entry 2

harsh, strict, extreme, intense, rigorous

Entry 3

harsh, intense, serious, grave, extreme

Antonyms

minor, trivial, mild, gentle, lenient, moderate, easy, light

Entry 1

minor, trivial

Entry 2

mild, gentle, lenient, moderate, easy

Entry 3

mild, gentle, light

Collocations

severe weather, severe punishment, severe pain, severe criticism, severe damage, severe problem

Entry 2

severe weather, severe punishment, severe pain, severe criticism

Entry 3

severe pain, severe damage, severe punishment, severe problem