severe

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr ernst, streng oder intensiv in seiner Art ist.

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.

   Schwerwiegend

   • 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.

   Synonymeacutecriticaldrasticextremefiercegraveintenserackingseriousviolent

   Antonymebenigngentlelenientmildminormoderateslight

2. Strict or sternB1formal

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

   Streng

   • 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.

   Synonymeaustereauthoritariandemandingharshinflexiblerigoroussternstrictunbendinguncompromising

   Antonymegentleindulgentlenientmildpermissivetolerant

3. Extreme or difficultB2formal

   Used to describe conditions that are very difficult or extreme.

   Schwer

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

   Synonymearduousdemandingdifficultextremegruelingharshintenserigorousstringenttrying

   Antonymeeasygentlelenientmildmoderate