LEARNit Dictionary

severe

adjective
B2
1
B2
extremely bad or serious
شدید, وخیم
2
B2
punishing somebody in an extreme way when they break a particular set of rules
سختگیر, تنبیهی, جزایی, سخت‌گیرانه, متشدد
a severe punishment/sentence/penalty
The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders.
Her parents were never so severe with her older brother.
synonym harsh
3
not kind or showing sympathy; not smiling or showing approval
سختگیر, عبوس, بی‌رحم
a severe expression
She fixed them with a very severe look.
She was a severe woman who seldom smiled.
synonym stern
4
extremely difficult and requiring a lot of skill or ability
سخت, دشوار, صعب
The marathon is a severe test of stamina.
synonym stiff
5
extremely plain and without any decoration
ساده, بی‌پیرایه, بی‌تزئین, ساده و خالی از زینت, ساده و بی‌زیور, بی‌آلایش
Modern furniture is a little too severe for my taste.
Her hair was short and severe.
He was wearing a severe dark grey jacket.