26984 words

severely

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
very seriously:

Examples:

Their daughter was severely injured in a car accident.
Job opportunities are severely limited/restricted at the moment.
2
in a way that is not kind or does not show sympathy:

Examples:

I was severely reprimanded by my boss.
"I will not allow that kind of behaviour in my class," the teacher said severely.
3

Examples:

She dresses very severely.
4
in a very bad or serious way:

Examples:

Several people were severely injured in the accident.
5
in a very unkind or unpleasant way:

Examples:

The teacher spoke severely to the noisy children.

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