| Severe (severe) |
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| Se*vere" |
| [Compar. Severer (?);
superl. Severest.] [L. severus;
perhaps akin to Gr. (?)(?)(?) awe, (?)(?)(?) revered, holy, solemn,
Goth. swikns innocent, chaste: |
Serious in feeeling or
manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or
cheerful.
Very strict in judgment, discipline, or
government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe
criticism; severe punishment.
Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or
principle; exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing
unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; -- said of style,
argument, etc.
Sharp; afflictive; distressing; violent;
extreme; as, severe pain, anguish, fortune; severe
cold.
Difficult to be endured; exact; critical;
rigorous; as, a severe test.
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