severe

• صفة تصف شيئًا بالغ الخطورة أو الشدة أو القسوة أو الحدة، ويُستعمل للدلالة على القوة والصرامة والعنف في الطبيعة أو الأحوال أو الأحكام.

Describes something that is very serious, strict, or intense in nature.

1. Very serious or intenseB1formal

   Extremely serious, harsh, or intense in degree or effect.

   شديد

   • The patient suffered from severe chest pain.
   • The storm caused severe damage to the coastal town.
   • She received a severe punishment for breaking the rules.

   المرادفاتacutecriticaldrasticextremefiercegraveintenserackingseriousviolent

   الأضدادbenigngentlelenientmildminormoderateslight

2. Strict or sternB1formal

   Very strict, demanding, or harsh in manner or attitude.

   صارم

   • The teacher was severe with students who didn't do their homework.
   • He gave her a severe look when she interrupted.
   • The judge was known for being severe in his sentencing.

   المرادفاتaustereauthoritariandemandingharshinflexiblerigoroussternstrictunbendinguncompromising

   الأضدادgentleindulgentlenientmildpermissivetolerant

3. Extreme or difficultB2formal

   Used to describe conditions that are very difficult or extreme.

   شديد

   • The hikers faced severe weather conditions on the mountain.
   • The country is experiencing a severe drought.
   • The company is under severe financial pressure.

   المرادفاتarduousdemandingdifficultextremegruelingharshintenserigorousstringenttrying

   الأضدادeasygentlelenientmildmoderate