severely — in a way that is very serious or harsh; to a very great degree
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is very serious or harsh; to a very great degree
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈvɪrli/
Example Sentences
- My mom severely scolded me for eating the last piece of cake.
- The economy was severely impacted by the global pandemic.
- His gaming addiction severely affected his grades.
severely
ADVERB[/sɪˈvɪrli/]
in a way that is very serious or harsh; to a very great degree
in a way that is very serious or harsh; to a very great degree
Severely examined, the truth appears clearly, haunting him yearly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'severus' meaning 'serious, strict, or harsh', combined with the Old French adverbial suffix '-ement' (later anglicized to '-ly'), which converts adjectives into adverbs.
Breakdown
severe (from Latin severus, meaning serious/harsh) + -ly (adverbial suffix meaning 'in the manner of') = severely
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📝Examples
“My mom severely scolded me for eating the last piece of cake.”
“The economy was severely impacted by the global pandemic.”
“His gaming addiction severely affected his grades.”
“The cat was severely disappointed when the food bowl was empty.”
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