Synonym: austere, harsh, rough, stern, strict, stringent. Antonym: lenient. Similar words: severely, several, seventh, ever, never, every, fever, over there. Meaning: [sɪ'vɪr /-'vɪə] 
adj. 1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality 2. very strong or vigorous 3. severely simple 4. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment 5. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm 6. very bad in degree or extent.
adj. 1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality 2. very strong or vigorous 3. severely simple 4. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment 5. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm 6. very bad in degree or extent. 181. I heard that Los was hit by a severe earthquake yesterday morning.
182. According to the assessor's statement, the fire damage was not severe.
183. His boss gave him a severe reprimand for being late.
184. Police report severe traffic jams on the M25, with five-mile tailbacks in places.
More similar words: severely, several, seventh, ever, never, every, fever, over there, for ever, however, ever so, reverse, everyone, every bit, ever since, every other, never mind, every time, in every way, sovereignty, whatsoever, everything, nevertheless, more than ever, here and there, over and over, here, there, where, sphere.