severe (Adjective) — Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality. ex. "severe pain" ex. "a severe case of flu"
severe (Adjective) — Very strong or vigorous. ex. "a severe blow"
severe (Adjective) — Very plain, appearing grim and minimally functional. ex. "a severe interior"
severe (Adjective) — Unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment. ex. "a parent severe to the pitch of hostility" ex. "a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien"
severe (Adjective) — Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm. ex. "a severe case of pneumonia"
severe (Adjective) — Very bad in degree or extent. ex. "a severe worldwide depression" ex. "the house suffered severe damage"