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Severity
01
lacking softness, adornment, or warmth
02
the intensity or degree of something challenging or impactful, such as pain, weather conditions, or any adverse circumstance
Examples
The severity of the heatwave led to health warnings across the region.
He was shocked by the severity of the financial penalties imposed on the company.
03
excessive sternness
04
something hard to endure
