Severe

Portuguese Meaning

grave

severo

sério

austero

duro

rigoroso

áspero

cruel

inflexível

tempestuoso

English Meaning

  1. Unsparing, harsh, or strict, as in treatment of others: a severe critic.
  2. Marked by or requiring strict adherence to rigorous standards or high principles: a severe code of behavior.
  3. Stern or forbidding, as in manner or appearance: spoke in a severe voice.
  4. Extremely plain in substance or style: a severe black dress.
  5. Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress: a severe pain; a severe storm.
  6. Very dangerous or harmful; grave or grievous: severe mental illness.
  7. Extremely difficult to perform or endure; trying: a severe test of our loyalty.

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