drastic

• Qualifie une action ou un changement sévère, extrême ou ayant un impact fort, souvent appliqué de manière énergique et sans demi-mesures.

Describes actions or changes that are severe, extreme, or have a strong effect.

1. Extreme or severeB2formal

   Something that is very strong, severe, or extreme in effect.

   drastique, radical, extrême

   • The company took drastic measures to cut costs.
   • There has been a drastic change in the weather.
   • The government implemented drastic reforms to the economy.

   Synonymesdesperateexcessiveextremeforcefulharshpowerfulradicalrigorousseverestrong

   Antonymesgentlemildmoderateslight

2. Radical or far-reachingB2formal

   Involving a major and sudden change from the usual situation.

   radical ou de grande ampleur

   • The surgery was a drastic step to save his life.
   • They made a drastic decision to move to another country.
   • The new policy had a drastic impact on the industry.

   Synonymescomprehensiveexhaustiveextremeharshradicalrigorousseveresweepingthoroughgoing

   Antonymesgradualinsignificantmildminormoderateslight