Definitions for severely

Definitions for (adv) severely

Main entry: gravely, badly, severely, seriously

Definition: to a severe or serious degree

Usage: fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated; badly injured; a severely impaired heart; is gravely ill; was seriously ill


Main entry: hard, severely

Definition: causing great damage or hardship

Usage: industries hit hard by the depression; she was severely affected by the bank's failure


Main entry: sternly, severely

Definition: with sternness; in a severe manner

Usage: `No,' she said sternly; peered severely over her glasses


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