severely

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb to a severe or serious degree
  2. adverb with sternness; in a severe manner
  3. adverb causing great damage or hardship

Etymology

From severe + -ly.

In classic literature

Synonyms

badly, gravely, seriously

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