Word SEVERE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

severe

🇺🇸 [sɪˈvɪə]

Meanings

Very intense or extreme, often in terms of difficulty, harshness, or seriousness. Severe can describe something that is difficult to endure or a situation that is especially harsh or critical.

Examples

• The storm caused severe damage to the area.
• He suffered from severe headaches for weeks.
• The teacher gave a severe reprimand for the mistake.

Synonyms

harsh • extreme • grave

Antonyms

mild • gentle • lenient