[sɪˈvɪə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense
(e.g: a severe shortage of technicians)

- (of punishment of a person) strict or harsh
(e.g: the charges would have warranted a severe sentence)

- very plain in style or appearance
(e.g: she wore another severe suit, grey this time)


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Origin:
mid 16th century (in severe): from French sévère or Latin severus