drastic

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

ruОписывает действия или изменения, которые являются суровыми, крайними или оказывают сильное воздействие.esDescribe acciones o cambios que son severos, extremos o que tienen un fuerte impacto.frQualifie une action ou un changement sévère, extrême ou ayant un impact fort, souvent appliqué de manière énergique et sans demi-mesures.deBeschreibt Maßnahmen oder Veränderungen, die sehr streng, extrem oder von starker Wirkung sind.ptDescreve ações ou mudanças severas, extremas ou de forte impacto, geralmente radicais e drásticas.zh形容措施、变化或行动非常严厉、极端或影响巨大。arيصف إجراءً أو تغييراً شديداً وقاسياً أو متطرفاً ذا أثر قوي.

1. Extreme or severe B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРадикальныйesdrásticofrdrastique, radical, extrêmedeDrasticptDrásticozh激烈的arجذري

   同义词: desperateexcessiveextremeforcefulharshpowerfulradicalrigorousseverestrong

   反义词: gentlemildmoderateslight

2. Radical or far-reaching B2 formal

   Involving a major and sudden change from the usual situation.

   • 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.

   ruРадикальныйesdrásticofrradical ou de grande ampleurdeDrastischptDrásticozh激烈的arجذري

   同义词: comprehensiveexhaustiveextremeharshradicalrigorousseveresweepingthoroughgoing

   反义词: gradualinsignificantmildminormoderateslight

• more drastic comparative form
• most drastic superlative form