Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Severity.
How to pronounce severity:
US
Severity - as a noun
Used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badnessseverenessHypernyms (Closely Related)
intensityintensivenessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something hard to endure
Example: "The asperity of northern winters"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperitygrimnesshardshiprigorrigorousnessrigourrigourousnessseverenessHypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficultyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Excessive sternness
Example: "Severity of character"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hardnessharshnessinclemencyrigorrigorousnessrigourrigourousnessseverenessstiffnessExample Sentences
"The severity of the storm resulted in widespread damage."
"The doctor explained the severity of the patient's condition."
"The severity of the punishment made him think twice about his actions."
"The severity of the earthquake caused buildings to collapse."
"Her illness was of such severity that she had to be hospitalized."
Word Game Points
Is SEVERITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, severity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEVERITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SEVERITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, severity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEVERITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SEVERITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, severity is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEVERITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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