severely

• Adverb, das eine starke Ausprägung oder ein strenges, hartes Vorgehen bezeichnet. Es wird zur Verstärkung von Adjektiven oder Verben verwendet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Verletzungen, Bestrafungen, Kritik oder extremen Bedingungen.

An adverb meaning "to a severe degree" or "in a serious, strict, or harsh manner." It is used to intensify the meaning of adjectives or verbs, often in contexts of injury, punishment, criticism, or extreme conditions.

1. In a very serious or strict wayB2formal

   To a very great degree; in a strict or harsh manner.

   Streng

   • The teacher severely criticized the student's behavior.
   • The country was severely affected by the drought.
   • He was severely punished for breaking the rules.

   Synonymeacutelycriticallydrasticallygravelyharshlyrigorouslyseriouslysternlystrictlystrongly

   Antonymegentlyindulgentlylenientlylightlymildlymoderatelytolerantly

2. Extremely or intenselyB2formal

   Used to emphasize the intensity or seriousness of a condition or situation.

   Schwer

   • The patient was severely injured in the accident.
   • The economy was severely damaged by the crisis.
   • She was severely disappointed by the outcome.

   Synonymeacutelycriticallydeeplyextremelygravelyintenselyprofoundlyseriously