severely
🇺🇸
/sɪˈvɪrli/
🇬🇧
/sɪˈvɪəli/
adverb
B2
very badly or seriously
The storm severely damaged the houses.
B2
in a very strict or harsh way
The teacher severely punished the students for cheating.
R
in an unkind or unsympathetic way
She looked at him severely when he arrived late.
R
in a very difficult or challenging way
His patience was severely tested during the long wait.
R
in a very plain or simple way
Her dress was severely plain with no decorations.
translation
very badly or seriously; in a very strict or harsh way; in an unkind or unsympathetic way; in a very difficult or challenging way; in a very plain or simple way