Vocabulary Entry

severity

|noun • adjective

noun

The condition of being severe; intensity of something unpleasant.

Example Sentences

"The severity of the storm caused widespread power outages."

"She underestimated the severity of her injuries."

"The government took action due to the severity of the situation."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He was faced with a severe penalty for his actions."

"The patient was in severe pain after the surgery."

"The region experienced severe drought this year."