Severity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪˈvɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Severity is a noun meaning The state of being severe.
Meaning
The state of being severe.
More Meanings
- The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.
Example Sentences
The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.
[…] the fear of God whereof ' tis written Keeper : But not the fear of punishment for sin And I can see that the uncertainty In which we act is a severity , A cruelty , amounting to injustice That nothing but God's mercy can assuage . […]
Word Forms
- severities
Synonyms for severity
Depending on context, synonyms include severeness, asperity, rigour, hardship, inclemency, grimness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harshness, asperity, hardship, grimness, badness, hardness.
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