Meaning & use
severely
To a very great or serious degree, especially in a harsh or damaging way.
See it in a sentence
The storm severely damaged several houses along the coast last night.
She was severely criticized for missing the project deadline twice.
A note on using this word
Often pairs with words describing injury, punishment, or criticism to stress its intensity.
Words with a similar meaning
seriouslyharshly
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Words with an opposite meaning
mildlyslightly
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