US /səˈvɪrli/
adv Freq #8928

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    To a very serious or great degree.

    He was severely injured in the crash.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a strict or harsh way.

    The judge spoke severely to the defendant.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · to a very serious or great... badlygravelyseriously
2 adv · in a strict or harsh way. sternly

Etymology

From severe + -ly.

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