Meaning & Definition of Severely in English
English⟶
Severely
/səvɪrli/
adverb
1. To a severe or serious degree
- "Fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"
- "Badly injured"
- "A severely impaired heart"
- "Is gravely ill"
- "Was seriously ill"
synonym:
- badly,
- severely,
- gravely,
- seriously
2. With sternness
- In a severe manner
- "`no,' she said sternly"
- "Peered severely over her glasses"
synonym:
- sternly,
- severely
3. Causing great damage or hardship
- "Industries hit hard by the depression"
- "She was severely affected by the bank's failure"
synonym:
- hard,
- severely
Examples of using
As a result of the car accident, the driver was severely injured, and the passanger died.
He must be severely punished.
She must be severely punished.