Word Meaning

Meaning of severe

- Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.
- Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism; severe punishment.
- Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or principle; exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; -- said of style, argument, etc.
- Sharp; afflictive; distressing; violent; extreme; as, severe pain, anguish, fortune; severe cold.
- Difficult to be endured; exact; critical; rigorous; as, a severe test.

Crossword clue for severe

- Acute
- Break from group
- Drastic to cut off the east
- Grave
- Grim little revolution back in bishop’s diocese
- Hard
- Harsh
- Serious
- Stern
- Strict