severe

Definition

  • adjective: very bad, serious, or unpleasant
  • adjective: strict in judgment, discipline, or government
  • synonyms: satirical, tart, austere

Examples

  • In the most 'severe' cases, the disease can lead to blindness.

  • He's very generous despite his somewhat 'severe' manner.

  • The accident has 'severely' limited her mobility.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) get back to your work! I thought I saw you. Oh, God. You know? I did stop home on Friday, come to think of it. I had this severe headache and was in the neighborhood, so I... darted into the house to get some aspirin. Where were you, Laura? I didn't see you. (..)
    1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me