SEVERELY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adverb

to a severe or serious degree

Example: fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated; badly injured; a severely impaired heart; is gravely ill; was seriously ill

Part of speech: Adverb

with sternness

Example: in a severe manner; `No,' she said sternly; peered severely over her glasses

Part of speech: Adverb

causing great damage or hardship

Example: industries hit hard by the depression; she was severely affected by the bank's failure

severe – A related word in the same word family.

ly – A related word in the same word family.

Place names often preserve ancient languages long after the people who spoke them are gone.