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Definition severity in American English

severity noun

[uncountable] noun
/sɪˈverəti/
1

the seriousness of something bad or unpleasant

Example

The severity of the storm was less than expected.

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severity gravity extremity
2

the degree to which something is strict or extreme

Example

She was surprised by the severity of the sentence he was given.

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severity gravity extremity
3

an unfriendly attitude and a lack of humor

Example

The tone of Helen's voice approached severity.

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distance hostility severity
4

the degree to which something is plain and not attractive in its style

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severity
Definition severity in American English