26984 words

severity

5 definitions • 6 examples
1

Examples:

Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries.
I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems.
2
the quality of being very unkind or unpleasant:

Examples:

He spoke with great severity.
The severity of the punishment should match the seriousness of the crime.
3
plainness
4
the quality of being very unkind or unpleasant:

Examples:

The severity of her comments surprised everyone.
5
the quality of being extremely painful, difficult, etc.:

Examples:

You can’t imagine the severity of the heat here during the summer.

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