Severely Definition & Meaning
severely
- adverb
- to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured"; "a severely impaired heart"; "is gravely ill"; "was seriously ill"
- with sternness; in a severe manner; "`No,' she said sternly"; "peered severely over her glasses"
- causing great damage or hardship; "industries hit hard by the depression"; "she was severely affected by the bank's failure"
"Severely" in song lyrics
See how severely is used in real songs:
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"Staying too much longer would have stunted me severely"
Cale Sampson — 'Til I Met You -
"Dark, black, light dirt but it would burn severely"
Dark Lotus — Black Rain -
"Before I act like sex me god, bust off severely"
E Money Bags f/ Horse, Nas — I Want It
Words that rhyme with severely
Usage tips for "severely"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "severely" 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 severely to find words that pair well.