LEARNit Dictionary

severity

noun
1
the fact or condition of something being extremely bad or serious
شدت, وخامت, سختی, غمباری
2
the fact of something, especially a punishment, being very strict or extreme
شدت, سختی, سخت‌گیری, صرامت
The severity of the sentence surprised many people.
synonym harshness(1)
3
the fact of not being kind and not showing sympathy or approval
سخت‌گیری, بی‌رحمی, خشونت
He frowned with mock severity.
synonym sternness
4
the fact of being extremely difficult and requiring a lot of skill or ability
شدت, سختی, مشقت, دشواری
The severity of the task ahead became apparent.
synonym stiffness
5
the fact of being extremely plain and without any decoration
بی‌پیرایگی, بی‌آرایشی
The elaborate facade contrasts strongly with the severity of the interior.