What does severely mean?
Severely means In a severe manner..
Severely
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a severe manner..
Example Sentences
After the first day they left her severely alone, their plea to their husbands, her uncompromising independence.
Meanwhile the Christian Church from these speculations has kept itself severely apart - as of course representing a unique and divine revelation little concerned or interested in such heathenisms[.]
Regular freight trains between Abergavenny and Merthyr were withdrawn on November 24, 1954, because it was found both practicable and more economical to send this traffic by less severely-graded routes.
It was one out several unannounced home visits the teachers would make to check-in with students who had been severely disengaged while online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Synonyms for severely
Antonyms for severely
Related Words
Word Forms
- more severely
- most severely
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for severely?
Common synonyms include heavily, hard, badly, sternly.
What is the opposite of severely?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use severely in a sentence?
After the first day they left her severely alone, their plea to their husbands, her uncompromising independence.
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