Severe Definition
severe
adjective
- intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough"
- very strong or vigorous; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow"
- severely simple; "a stark interior"
- unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; "a parent severe to the pitch of hostility"- H.G.Wells; "a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien"; "a strict disciplinarian"; "a Spartan upbringing"
- causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"
- very bad in degree or extent; "a severe worldwide depression"; "the house suffered severe damage"
"Severe" in song lyrics
See how severe is used in real songs:
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"Salute, spit swat, spine, subtle severe"
Achozen — Salute/Sacrifice -
"Ya need for a true baller severe"
All City — The Hot Joint (Clark Kent Remix) -
"And this year, I'm gonna hit em severe"
Black Rob f/ Puff Daddy — PD World Tour
Words that rhyme with severe
Usage tips for "severe"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "severe" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for severe to find words that pair well.