Severe

usgb/sɪˈvɪr/
adjective

Very serious or extreme.

He is in hospital with severe injuries.
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Often appears as...

  • severe pain
  • severe weather
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Intensity

Used to highlight the extreme nature or degree of a situation or condition.

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After the earthquake, the town suffered severe damage.
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Urgency

Can indicate a situation that requires immediate attention or action.

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The patient's condition is severe and needs urgent surgery.
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Not Mild

Clarifies that the situation is far from mild; it's to an extreme extent.

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The severe weather warning advised everyone to stay indoors.
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