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severeextremely serious or demanding; harsh in treatment

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: extremely serious or demanding; harsh in treatment

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈvɪr/

Korean meaning: 심각한, 엄격한, 혹독한

Korean pronunciation: 서-비어 (강세: 비어)

Example Sentences

  • My mom gave me a severe look when I came home at 3 AM with pizza stains on my shirt.
  • The severe winter caused many flights to be cancelled.
  • His severe allergy to cats means he can't visit his girlfriend's house without looking like a crying tomato.

severe

ADJECTIVE

//sɪˈvɪr//

extremely serious or demanding; harsh in treatment

severe concept
💡 Concept

Severe military training

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severe rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Even under severe judgment, sincere words adhere!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɪˈvɪr/
🇬🇧 UK/sɪˈvɪə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootsever
Suffix-e

Origin

From Latin 'severus' meaning strict, serious, or harsh. The word entered English through Old French 'severe' in the 15th century.

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🎵Rhyme

revereadheresincere
revere
adhere
sincere

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom gave me a severe look when I came home at 3 AM with pizza stains on my shirt.

The severe winter caused many flights to be cancelled.

😄 Fun example

His severe allergy to cats means he can't visit his girlfriend's house without looking like a crying tomato.

The company faces severe financial difficulties.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

harshstrictintenseextremeserious

Antonyms

mildgentlelenient

Related

severityseverelysever