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se‧vere‧ly
1 very badly or to a great degree : The town was severely damaged in the war. She's now severely disabled.
The town was severely damaged in the war.She's now severely disabled.2 in a strict way : Parents don't punish their children so severely these days.
Parents don't punish their children so severely these days.3 in a very unfriendly or disapproving way : 'Stop behaving like a fool!' she said severely.
'Stop behaving like a fool!' she said severely.4 in a plain simple style with little or no decoration : a severely dressed woman
a severely dressed woman