English / word
severity
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
The quality of being extremely serious, harsh, or intense.; the fact or condition of being severe, harsh, or intense
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
the quality of being very serious or harsh
In context
01
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
02
The doctor was deeply concerned by the severity of the infection.
Synonyms
harshness,intensity,seriousness
Antonyms
mildness,gentleness,leniency
Collocations
extreme severity,assess severity,reduce severity