severe
Definition
- adj. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
- adj. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
- adj. very bad in degree or extent
Word forms
- Comparative
- severer
- Superlative
- severest
Example sentences
a.
The teacher gave a severe warning to the students about their behavior.
a.
The judge imposed a severe penalty on the offender for his crime.