severe

US /səˈvɪr/
UK /səˈvɪr/
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1.

very great; intense

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The patient is experiencing severe pain.
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We are facing a severe shortage of water.
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intenseextremeacuteharshdrastic
2.

(of a person or their manner) strict or harsh

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The teacher was very severe with the misbehaving students.
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Her expression was severe, showing no hint of amusement.
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strictharshsternaustererigorous
3.

(of a style of dress or design) plain and without decoration

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She preferred a severe, minimalist style of decor.
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The building's architecture was severe and imposing.
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plainaustereunadornedminimalistsimple
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severalseverityseverely