severe

• Describe algo muy serio, estricto o intenso en su naturaleza, a menudo con connotaciones de gravedad o rigor.

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.

   severo, grave, intenso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacutecriticaldrasticextremefiercegraveintenserackingseriousviolent

   Antónimosbenigngentlelenientmildminormoderateslight

2. Strict or sternB1formal

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

   severo, estricto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaustereauthoritariandemandingharshinflexiblerigoroussternstrictunbendinguncompromising

   Antónimosgentleindulgentlenientmildpermissivetolerant

3. Extreme or difficultB2formal

   Used to describe conditions that are very difficult or extreme.

   Severo, extremo o difícil

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

   Sinónimosarduousdemandingdifficultextremegruelingharshintenserigorousstringenttrying

   Antónimoseasygentlelenientmildmoderate