severely

/sɪˈvirli/
/sɪˈvɪəli/
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Definitions of severely
  1. adverb
    to a severe or serious degree
    “a severely impaired heart”
    synonyms: badly, gravely, seriously
  2. adverb
    with sternness; in a severe manner
    “peered severely over her glasses”
    synonyms: sternly
  3. adverb
    causing great damage or hardship
    “she was severely affected by the bank's failure”
    synonyms: hard
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