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1
lacking softness, adornment, or warmth
Synonyms:
2
the intensity or degree of something challenging or impactful, such as pain, weather conditions, or any adverse circumstance
- The severity of the heatwave led to health warnings across the region.
- He was shocked by the severity of the financial penalties imposed on the company.
- The severity of her anxiety required regular therapy sessions.
- The severity of the conflict escalated tensions between the neighboring countries.
- The severity of the damage caused by the earthquake was evident in the collapsed buildings.
Synonyms:
3
excessive sternness
4
something hard to endure