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Meaning Of Severe

  1. superl.
    Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.
  2. superl.
    Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism; severe punishment.
  3. superl.
    Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or principle; exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; -- said of style, argument, etc.
  4. superl.
    Sharp; afflictive; distressing; violent; extreme; as, severe pain, anguish, fortune; severe cold.
  5. superl.
    Difficult to be endured; exact; critical; rigorous; as, a severe test.



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