severely

• Adverbe signifiant « à un degré élevé » ou « de manière grave, stricte ou dure ». Il sert à renforcer des adjectifs ou des verbes, souvent dans des contextes de blessures, de punitions, de critiques ou de conditions extrêmes.

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.

   sévèrement

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

   Synonymesacutelycriticallydrasticallygravelyharshlyrigorouslyseriouslysternlystrictlystrongly

   Antonymesgentlyindulgentlylenientlylightlymildlymoderatelytolerantly

2. Extremely or intenselyB2formal

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

   Extrêmement ou intensément

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

   Synonymesacutelycriticallydeeplyextremelygravelyintenselyprofoundlyseriously