Looking for the meaning of the word SEVERE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SEVERE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Severe
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in severe (sense 2)): from French sévère or Latin severus
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sɪˈvɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense
Short Definition:very great
Examples:- a severe shortage of technicians
- a severe attack of asthma
- the damage is not too severe
Definition:
(of punishment of a person) strict or harsh
Short Definition:strict or harsh
Examples:- the charges would have warranted a severe sentence
Definition:
very plain in style or appearance
Short Definition:very plain in style or appearance
Examples:- she wore another severe suit, grey this time
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