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

  • (..) He had a brain hemorrhage. The neurosurgical team is operating on him now. What, so he had a stroke? In his case, intracerebral and quite severe. How long has he been in surgery? A couple of hours now, but he's gonna be in there a while. Five or six hours at least. Can I show you to (..)
    2015 TvShow: Homeland Title: A False Glimmer Season: 5 Episode 12