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severer

 

[ sɪˈvɪrər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of intensity

Severer is a comparative form of the adjective 'severe,' which describes something that is harsh, strict, or extreme in nature. This term is often used to denote increased intensity or seriousness, whether in terms of punishment, weather conditions, or emotional impact. For example, a severer punishment implies a harsher consequence than what was previously given. It can also refer to increased severity in situations such as natural disasters or critical health conditions.

Synonyms

harsher, more drastic, more strict, tougher

Examples of usage

  • The severer weather warnings were issued ahead of the storm.
  • His father meted out a severer punishment than he had anticipated.
  • The severer measures were necessary to ensure public safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "severer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais severo

🇮🇳 कठोर

🇩🇪 strenger

🇮🇩 lebih keras

🇺🇦 суворіший

🇵🇱 surowszy

🇯🇵 より厳しい

🇫🇷 plus sévère

🇪🇸 más severo

🇹🇷 daha sert

🇰🇷 더 엄격한

🇸🇦 أكثر صرامة

🇨🇿 přísnější

🇸🇰 prísnejší

🇨🇳 更严厉的

🇸🇮 bolj strog

🇮🇸 strengri

🇰🇿 қайсар

🇬🇪 მკაცრი

🇦🇿 daha sərt

🇲🇽 más severo

Word origin

The word 'severe' has origins in Middle English, stemming from the Old French 'sever,' which in turn derived from the Latin 'severus,' meaning 'serious' or 'stern.' The Latin term is believed to have been influenced by the Proto-Indo-European root *ser- which conveys a meaning of 'to be rigid or to bind.' Over time, the term evolved in English to denote seriousness, harshness or intensity, which subsequently led to the formation of the comparative 'severer.' The transition to the comparative form indicates not just the quality of being severe, but a scale that implies an increase in such qualities, thereby enriching the language's capacity to describe varying degrees of severity in multiple contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,736, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.