severe
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Meanwhile, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains severe, with much of the population dependent on aid and lacking adequate shelter and sanitation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Viewing the Sun through optical equipment without appropriate protection can cause severe eye damage.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
She didn’t have a necropsy kit to do a detailed assessment, but noticed there wasn’t much blood, which might indicate it had severe gashes and died from blood loss.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
And there were severe delays on the District, Hammersmith & City, and Victoria lines, as well as the Bakerloo line.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“I dare say,” I went on, meaning to be very severe, “that you wouldn’t lend money to any of us if we wanted it.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Vocabulary lists containing severe
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
