Severiana (en. Severian)

[se-ve-ri-a-na]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows rigidity or harshness in its behavior.
Her severiana attitude earned her everyone's respect.
Su actitud severiana le ganó el respeto de todos.
Relating to a strict form of discipline or rules.
The school has a severiana approach to punctuality.
La escuela tiene un enfoque severiano hacia la puntualidad.

Etymology

From Latin severus, which means 'severe' or 'strict'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

severiana gaze
Gaze that expresses harshness or disapproval.
mirada severiana
severiana attitude
Behavior that reflects rigor or lack of indulgence.
actitud severiana

Related Words

severity
Quality of being severe.
severidad
severe
That is strictly rigid or strict.
severo
rigor
Condition of being strict or exact.
rigor

Slang Meanings

Hard or serious attitude
Don't talk to him like that, he looks very severiana today.
No le hables así, se ve muy severiano hoy.
Way of repressing fun
That cast is a bit severiana, they don’t laugh at anything.
Ese elenco es un poco severiano, no se ríen de nada.