Definition & Meaning of "severely"in English

severely

to a harsh, serious, or excessively intense degree

badly

gravely

grievously

seriously

critically

Grammatical Information

adverb of degree

Examples

Their business was severely damaged by the storm.

in a strict or punishing way, with harsh discipline or control

harshly

rough

hardly

brutally

Examples

The students were severely punished for cheating.

2.1

in a stern, unsympathetic, or disapproving manner

severely

sternly

Examples

She looked at him severely and said nothing.

in a very simple, plain, or unornamented style

austerely

Examples

Her dress was severely tailored.

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