severe

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

ruОписывает что-то очень серьёзное, строгое или интенсивное по своей природе.esDescribe algo muy serio, estricto o intenso en su naturaleza, a menudo con connotaciones de gravedad o rigor.frDécrit quelque chose de très sérieux, strict ou intense par nature, ou une situation difficile et grave.deBeschreibt etwas, das sehr ernst, streng oder intensiv in seiner Art ist.ptDescreve algo muito sério, rigoroso ou intenso por natureza, como uma condição, punição ou dor.zh形容事物非常严重、严厉或剧烈，程度很深。arصفة تصف شيئًا بالغ الخطورة أو الشدة أو القسوة أو الحدة، ويُستعمل للدلالة على القوة والصرامة والعنف في الطبيعة أو الأحوال أو الأحكام.

1. Very serious or intense B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruТяжёлыйessevero, grave, intensofrSévèredeSchwerwiegendptGravezh严重的arشديد

   Synonymes: acutecriticaldrasticextremefiercegraveintenserackingseriousviolent

   Antonymes: benigngentlelenientmildminormoderateslight

2. Strict or stern B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСтрогийessevero, estrictofrSévère, strictdeStrengptSeverozh严厉的arصارم

   Synonymes: austereauthoritariandemandingharshinflexiblerigoroussternstrictunbendinguncompromising

   Antonymes: gentleindulgentlenientmildpermissivetolerant

3. Extreme or difficult B2 formal

   Used to describe conditions that are very difficult or extreme.

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

   ruСуровыйesSevero, extremo o difícilfrsévère (conditions extrêmes ou difficiles)deSchwerptGravezh严峻arشديد

   Synonymes: arduousdemandingdifficultextremegruelingharshintenserigorousstringenttrying

   Antonymes: easygentlelenientmildmoderate

• severer comparative form
• severest superlative form