severity

noun
UK: /sɪˈver.ə.ti/
US: /səˈver.ə.t̬i/

  1. The state or quality of being very bad or serious.

    1. The severity of the storm surprised everyone at the coast
    2. I didn't realize the severity of his injury until I saw him in the hospital

  2. The quality of being strict or harsh.

    1. The teacher's severity made the students afraid to ask questions
    2. The severity of the punishment didn't match the minor crime committed

  3. The degree to which something is severe.

    1. Doctors will assess the severity of your illness and give treatment.
    2. Police have increased patrols due to the severity of recent vandalism in the area

Synonyms

gravity intensity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "severity" in English means: The state or quality of being very bad or serious., The quality of being strict or harsh., The degree to which something is severe..

The phonetic transcription of "severity" is /sɪˈver.ə.ti/ in British English and /səˈver.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "severity": gravity, intensity.

Example usage of "severity": "The severity of the storm surprised everyone at the coast". More examples on the page.