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

  • (..) Mom! Get some food. No sense of humor. And that's another thing: lighten up a bit. This severe routine is getting old. You're acting like such a geek. Smile once in a while. Smile? Yeah. You know, smile. Watch. (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day